RELIGIOUS STUDIES (RELG)

RELG 001  RELIGIOUS ISSUES, PERSONALITIES AND VALUES  
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  COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS: FAR EAST  
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  COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS: NEAR EAST  
3 unit  

Transfer Credit: CSU; UC

Cultural history and doctrinal interpretations of living religions of Near East: Zoroastrianism, Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Summary contrasts and comparisons with emphasis on present-day religious issues and their relationship to social and political problems. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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