RELIGIOUS STUDIES

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (RELG)

DIVISION: Social Sciences

RELG 001  WORLD RELIGIONS  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Origin and function of religion in its individual and sociological aspects; basic characteristics of major religions; outstanding personalities, sacred writings, historical foundations of basic religious traditions. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
RELG 002  ASIAN RELIGIONS  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Beliefs, practices, and cultural history of the major living religions of South and East Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass
RELG 003  WESTERN RELIGIONS  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Beliefs, practices, and history of western religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Historical evolution of western religions, and their influence on modern society and politics. Total of 54 hours lecture.

Grade Mode: Audit, Letter Grade, Pass/No-Pass