2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 25, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIST 106 - Religious History

3 CR
A comparative study of the historical development, doctrine, and practices of the major varieties of Christianity or of other great world religions. Pertinent social factors and recent events will also be explored. The specific topic to be studied will change from semester to semester, and students may enroll again for up to six credit hours as often as the study topic is changed. With certain topics students must be able to attend religious events or exhibits scheduled in the evening or on weekends.

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Social Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Students will evaluate primary sources relevant to religion, including, written materials, works of art, artifacts performance, and oral tradition.
  2. Students will explore the major texts, key figures, significant traditions, and important themes in polytheistic and monotheistic belief systems.
  3. Students will investigate the historical and contemporary relevance of religion.