Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Welcome to World Religions (Syllabus)

Purpose

The purpose of this class is to give Christians a understanding of the different religions that are prevalent in the world.

Course Description

This is a World Religions online coarse. This course will entail reading blogs AND posting comments in order to facilitate discussion.

Participant Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this coarse the participant should:

  1. Be able to know the major world religions.
  2. Be able to know the different aspects of the major world religions.
  3. Be able to know the difference between Christianity and the other world religions.
  4. Know without a doubt what he/she believes.

Course Methods

  1. Reading Blogs
  2. Posting Comments
  3. Suggested Weekly Journaling.

Schedule

  1. Christianity
  2. Judaism
  3. Islam
  4. Mormonism
  5. Catholicism
  6. Jehovah's Witness
  7. Mind Sciences
  8. Hinduism
  9. Buddhism
  10. New Age
  11. Atheism, Darwinism, & Naturalism
  12. Wicca, Energy Field, and other cults.
  13. Wrap-up
Enrollment

Participation

  • A new blog will be posted each week for 13 weeks.
  • Please read each blog the week that it is posted.
  • Please leave at least one comment per week plus respond to any activities/questions posted.
  • This course is not intended to be burdensome on your time so relax and enjoy it.

Leaving a Comment

  • Underneath the blog, click on comments.
  • Type your comment in the comment box.
  • Retype the word verification letters in the provided field.
  • Choose an identity (Choose "Other" unless you have a Google Account)
  • Once you have chosen "other", type your first name into the space provided.
  • Click "Publish Your Comment".
  • You will not see your comment until the website moderator has approved it.
  • Note - Noone that is not enrolled will be able to post a comment. Also, the website moderator has all rights to approve or disapprove your comment.

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