Abnormal Psychology

at
St. Joseph Visiting Association
810 E. Park Place
Mishawaka, IN

World Religions-94-379 (4 credits hours)

January 11 thru April 25, 2000
Tuesdays 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 to 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:

Hopfe and Woodward, Religions of the World, 7th edition, Prentice Hall, 1998.

Course Content::

January 11 Introduction and Native American Religions--pages 31-53

http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/VG/prehisto.html

http://cti.itc.virginia.edu/~jkh8x/soc257/nrms/naspirit.html

http://hanksville.phast.umass.edu/navajo/ceremonials.html

http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us:8080/tserve/eighteen/ekeyinfo/natrel.htm

http://www.stonepages.com/ ****

http://www.arachnis.asso.fr/dordogne/histoire/prehisto/prehist1.htm

January 18 African Religions--pages 54-75

http://isizoh.net/afrel/index.html

http://www.kwu.edu/religion/reph102/african/

http://h-net2.msu.edu/~slavery/essays/esy9701love.html

http://www.aaronc.com/modrelg/relafri.html

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

http://www.itskwanzaatime.com/holiday.html

January 25 Hinduism--pages 76-123

http://www.historyofindia.com/indus.html

http://www.babulnath.org/

http://www.tirumala.org/

http://www.hinduismtoday.kauai.hi.us/ashram/htoday.html

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

http://www.d.umn.edu/~thats/hindu.html

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_hinduism.htm

February 1 Jainism--pages 124-135

http://www.religion-cults.com/Eastern/Jainism/jainis.htm

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

http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/jain/index.htm

http://www.tated.8m.com/

http://www.jainstudy.org/

http://www.jaindarshan.com/

February 8 Buddhism--pages 136-166

http://www.iol.ie/~taeger/thkas/thgk-gal.html

http://tunglinkok.ca/9604/sources/dooropen.htm

http://kaladarshan.arts.ohio-state.edu/

http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Springs/2316/index.html

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_buddhism.htm

http://www.buddhanet.net/

February 15 Sikhism--pages 167-180

http://photon.bu.edu/~rajwi/sikhism/mansukh1.html

http://members.tripod.com/~namdhari/main.htm

http://www.sikhmuseum.org/

http://members.home.net/wander/

http://www.sikhs.simplenet.com/golden/ ****

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_sikhism.htm

February 22MID-TERM EXAM and Chinese Religions--pages 181-217

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

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/taoism.html

http://www.albany.net/~geenius/kongfuzi/

http://www.confucius.org/main01.htm

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_taoism.htm

http://www.insidechina.com/culture/relig.php3

February 29 Shinto--pages 218-236

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_shinto.htm

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

http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/SHINTO.HTM

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

http://www.taima.org/en/shintoinfo.htm

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2056.html

March 7 Zoroastrianism--pages 237-259

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_zoroastrianism.htm

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

http://www.persia.net/history/zorastm.htm

http://www.oznet.net/iran/zoroaste.htm

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

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/6315/religion/zoro.html

March 14 Judaism--pages 260-300

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_judaism.htm

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

http://philo.ucdavis.edu/Courses/RST23/gloss.html

http://www.silcom.com/~origin/sbcr/judaism.htm

http://www.milknhoney.co.il/index.html

http://judaism.com/

March 21 Early Christianity--pages 301-319

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_christianity.htm

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

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

http://www.hope.edu/academic/religion/reader/belief.html

http://ccel.wheaton.edu/s/schaf/history/ ****

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

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

http://www.coptic.net/

March 28 Catholicism and Protestantism--pages 320-355

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03744a.htm

http://history.hanover.edu/early/cath.htm

http://www.chick.com/reading/books/160/160cont.asp

http://www.bible.org/docs/theology/eccles/romanca/romca-02.htm#TopOfPage test

http://www.ocf.org/OrthodoxPag/reading/ortho_cath.html

http://www.reformed.com/pub/rc.htm

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12495a.htm

http://ic.net/~erasmus/RAZ387.HTM ****

http://www.transporter.com/apologia/compare.htm

http://www.cyberword.com/theologians/luther.htm

http://www.lepg.org/wars.htm

http://www.wsu.edu:8000/~dee/REFORM/CALVIN.HTM

April 4 No Class

April 11 Islam--pages 356-395 RESEARCH PROJECT DUE

http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_islam.htm

http://www.noi.org/

http://www.islam.org/

http://www.islamworld.net/ ****

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

http://www.islam.org.au/

April 18 Baha’i--pages 396-407

http://www.bahai.org/

http://www.bcca.org/services/srb/resource.html

http://www.h-net.msu.edu/~bahai/

http://www.bahaullah.net/

http://www.probe.org/docs/baha'i.html

http://bahai-library.org/

April 25 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      33.3%
Midterm Exam         33.3%
Final Exam               33.3%
(Class participation can provide bonus points)

Research Project:

Each student will write a 12-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 to 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. Ifsome 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
2901-10 Black Partridge Lane
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548.3858
cell phone (219) 928.5598
campbell@wolverton-mountain.com
www.wolverton-mountain.com

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