Class Course

at
St. Bridgett School

107 Main Street

Hobart, IN

Course Syllabus and Hyperlinks to Other Resources

for

World Religions-379 (4 credits hours)

August 26 thru December 9, 1998

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Course Description:

We will study the major contemporary world religions: Native American religions, African religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Chinese religions, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Baha’i. Special attention will be given to these religions and their attitudes toward health, health care, illness, and death.

Course Objectives:

Become familiar with the background, development, and theology of these world religions.
Understand the dynamics of these religions upon their followers and the rest of the world.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically and to be able do theology in reference to these religions in the context of one’s life and vocation.
Appreciate differing views of God, creation, faith, illness, death, and new life.
Compare these religions with one’s own faith.

Required Texts:

Religions of the World, Hopfe and Woodward
Seven Dilemmas in World Religions, Stephens and Pence

Course Content:

August 26 Introduction to religions and Native American Religions

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 31-53

http://www.usd.edu/iais/

http://www.journeysong.com/

http://www2.itexas.net/~sparrow/native.htm

September 2 African Religions

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 54-75

Stephens and Pence, pages 135-149

http://users.iol.it/cdi/atr_website_links.htm

http://users.iol.it/cdi/

http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~bill/316/paper1/horsey/paptex1.html

September 9 Hinduism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 76-123

Stephens and Pence, pages 79-95

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/AmCiv/Studentprojects/apurva/index.htm

http://www.wp.com/AksharNet/

http://www.ramakrishna.org/

September 16 Jainism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 124-135

http://www.hindunet.org/jain_info/

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/3861/#Jainism

http://www.umich.edu/~umjains/overview.html

http://www.cs.colostate.edu/~malaiya/jainhlinks.html

September 23 Buddhism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 136-166

Stephens and Pence, pages 96-113

http://www.rigpa.org/

http://pbc.interliant.com/pbc/pbc.nsf/?Open

http://www.budtempchi.org/symbols.html

September 30 Sikhism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 167-180

http://www.atammarg.org/

http://www.cyberway.com.sg/~sikhs/

http://www.sikhs.org/topics.htm

http://www.alphalink.com.au/~harry/frontpage.htm

http://www.sikhnet.com/Matrimonials *

http://www.sikhnet.com/ScreenSavers *

http://www.sikhnet.com/GoldenTemple *

http://www.sikhs.simplenet.com/golden/index.html *(map)

October 7 MID-TERM EXAM and Chinese Religions

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 181-217

Stephens and Pence, pages 114-133

http://sun.sino.uni-heidelberg.de/SSCR/linksrel.html

http://birmingham.gov.uk/html/helpline/community/chinese/nereli1.html

http://www.chinaantique.com.tw/english/ch.html *

http://www.insidechina.com/china/culture/relig.html

http://www.hku.hk/philodep/ch/

October 14 Shinto

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 218-236

http://shinto.org/2-1-e.html

http://www.trincoll.edu/~tj/tj4.4.96/articles/cover.html

http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm

http://www.tmn.com/~mcgarity/sh/shrines.htm *

http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~t-dashi/english.html

http://www.jinja.or.jp/english/s-0.html

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e629.html

October 21 Zoroastrianism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 237-259

http://palette.ecn.purdue.edu/~bulsara/ZOROASTRIAN/zoroastrian.html

http://www.myna.com/~pervez/zoro.htm

http://www.walker.reston.va.us:8080/hmgs/zjc3.html

http://www.avesta.org/zfaq.html

http://www.zarathushtra.com/

October 28 Judaism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 260-300

Stephens and Pence, pages 2-25

http://philo.ucdavis.edu/~bruce/RST23/chart.html timeline

http://sunsite.unc.edu/expo/deadsea.scrolls.exhibit/intro.html

http://www.templemount.org/theories.html good pictures

http://www.jewfaq.org/

http://www.wsu.edu:8000/~dee/HEBREWS/RELIGION.HTM

http://www.jewsforjudaism.org/javasite/index.html

November 4 Early Christianity

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 301-319

Stephens and Pence, pages 26-42

http://www.catacombe.roma.it/welcome.html

http://www.azstarnet.com/~rgrogan/ce.htm

http://shell5.ba.best.com/~gdavis/ntcanon/

http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/christian-history.html

http://www.mcad.edu/AICT/html/medieval/ech_byz2.html pictures

http://freespace.virgin.net/gordon.smith4/CHRISTIAN.htm reference

November 11 Catholicism and Protestantism

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 320-355

Stephens and Pence, pages 43-57

http://www.csn.net/advent/cathen/cathen.htm

http://www.americancatholic.org/

http://www.americancatholic.org/welcome/special_pages/st_francis/sf_frame.html

http://www.catholic.net/

http://www.fatima.org/core.html

http://www.imswebs.com/holy-shroud/

http://www.wrn.org/vatican-radio/

http://protestantism.miningco.com/mlibrary.htm

http://blessedhope.simplenet.com/calvin.htm

http://www.gate.net/~burridge/calvin/john.html

http://library.advanced.org/~12160/people/calvin.htm

http://history.hanover.edu/texts/luthad.html

http://www.bibleclass.com/lib/95.htm

http://www.dallas.net/sovgrace/reform_t.html

November 18 Islam RESEARCH PROJECT DUE

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 356-395

Stephens and Pence, pages 58-78

http://www.discoverislam.com/

http://www.ummah.org.uk/icc/

http://www.islamic-sights.com/ pictures

http://www.islam-usa.com/im1.html Islamic medicine

http://islam.org/mosque/MyJourney/Yusuf_Islam.htm Cat Stevens

http://www.moslem.org/mosque.htm

http://cgi1.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/7368/w_main.htm

November 25 NO CLASS HAPPY THANKSGIVING

December 2 Baha’i

Hofpe and Woodward, pages 396-407

http://bahaullah.net/

http://oneworld.wa.com/bahai/

http://www.ifbahai.org/index.html

http://oneworld.wa.com/bahai/magazine/pg38.html

December 9 FINAL EXAM

Expectations:

I look forward to this semester and expect that you will do your part to make this a rewarding experience for you and the rest of your class. Together, we will have a fruitful journey to better understanding other religions and a greater appreciation of our own.

Grading:

Research Project 50%

Midterm Exam 25%

Final Exam 25%

(Class participation can provide bonus points)

Research Project:

Each student will write a 15-page research paper. This paper will discuss a topic or issue within the context of a world religion other than the student’s faith. The topics will be approved prior beginning the project.

Policies:

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. All students are encouraged to attend all classes.
All students will take exams on the designated date. The research project will also be expected on the due date. Exceptions: for example, if an asteroid or comet collides with the earth and delays your getting to class. If some similar apocalyptic event occurs in your life, call me.

Statement of Academic Integrity:

Plagiarism has no place in your research project. No credit will be given if plagiarism is present. Cheating on a test will also result in not receiving any credit for the exam.

Accessibility:

I look forward to teaching this class. If you need anything or have any problem, the following information will provide you with access to assistance. Please feel free to contact me whenever necessary.

Dr. Al Campbell
Wolverton Mountain
3410 Alpine Court
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-3404
car phone (219) 928-8881
campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
www.wolverton-mountain.com

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