UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS

 

ONLINE SYLLABUS

World Religions (4 Semester Hours)

May 7—July 26, 2001

 

 

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:

1.      Become familiar with the background, development, and theology of these world religions.

2.      Understand the dynamics of these religions upon their followers and the rest of the world.

3.      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.

4.      Appreciate differing views of God, creation, faith, illness, death, and new life. 

5.      Compare these religions with one’s own faith. 

 Required Texts:

Religions of the World, 3rd edition by Nielsen, Jr.

 Course Content:

May 8        Religion and Religions of the World, pages 1-46

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

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

  

May 15        Religions of Antiquity, pages 47-82

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

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

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

http://www.oingo.com/topic/53/53139.html

http://www.returntoglory.org/Gallery/religions.htm

http://garystilwell.tripod.com/RelSci/index.html

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

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

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

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

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

  

May 22-29        Religions of India, pages 83-150

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

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

 

 June 4        Jainism and Sikhism, pages 151-164

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

http://www.sikhmuseum.org/

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

http://www.pugmarks.com/gallery/golden/

http://www.sacredsites.com/1st30/golden.html

http://www.biochem.szote.u-szeged.hu/astrojan/puzgld.htm (a fun puzzle when you get bored!)

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

 

February 11         Buddhism, pages 165-222

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

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/

  

June 18      Chinese Religions and Shinto, pages 223-279

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

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

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

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

 

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.taima.org/en/shintoinfo.htm

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

  

June 25      Judaism, pages 283-344

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

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

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

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

http://judaism.com/

  

July 2         Christianity, pages 345-426

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

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

http://www.coptic.net/

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 

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

  

July 9          Islam, pages 427-492

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/

  

July 16-23            ISC due 7/20 and FINAL EXAM due 7/23

  

Expectations:

Even thought we started in midstream, I look forward to the remainder of this semester and that this will be 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:

ISC                              33.3%

Class Participation     33.3%

Final Exam                 33.3%

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. 

 

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

5105 Mansard Drive

Michigan City, IN 46360

(219) 874-1338

cell phone (219) 928-5598

www.campbell@wolverton-mountain.com

www.wolverton-mountain.com

 

                           


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