Department of Religious Studies
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Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies
WORLD RELIGIONS
RELG 103
Instructor: Jeffry R. Halverson, Ph.D. Day/Time: TBA
Office: EHFA 281 Location: TBA
Office Hours: MW 10-12:00 pm Credits: 3.00
Email: jhalverso@coastal.edu
Course Objectives:
1. Students will gain an overview of religious studies critical theory and how to study the beliefs/practices of a select number of religious traditions around the world.
2. Students will have opportunities to think about varied human conceptions of the sacred/transcendent, history, identity, and morality.
3. Students will become aware of religions in the contemporary world (e.g., news, events, conflicts) and come to understand the historical, cultural, economic and political developments relevant to religion in the past, present, and future.
Student Learning Outcomes: On completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Apply methods of inquiry in the Humanities. (Goal II C of the CCU Core Curriculum)
2. Critically interpret forms of human expression. (Goal II C of the CCU Core Curriculum)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the beliefs, practices, narratives and key figures associated with the major religious traditions of the world.
4. Discuss the diversity of world cultures and how religions have contributed to and are affected by individual and collective behaviors.
Required Reading:
World Religions Today, Fifth Edition [Paperback] by Esposito, Fasching, and Lewis (Oxford University Press, 2015).
Course Description:
This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world.
Organization of the Course:
This course is divided into four sections; 1) theory in the academic study of religion; 2) religions originating in South Asia; 3) religions originating in East Asia; and 4) religions originating in the Near East. Readings include textbook selections and other assigned readings. Students will complete online assignments, quizzes, and exams, as well as other assigned work.
Course Requirements and Grades
Attendance: Regular class attendance will be expected throughout the semester. Students with five or more absences will incur penalties in the form of a reduction of a letter grade (e.g. B to a C+), seven or more a second penalty, and more than ten absences will result in automatic failure (“F”) of the course in accordance with Coastal’s 25% attendance policy.
* To withdraw from the class, students must follow the prescribed CCU policies.
Map Quiz: This one-time assignment is worth 15 points. It can be completed with the help of reference works. The map will be administered online.
Quizzes: There are 7 quizzes worth 5 points each. These quizzes are each five questions long and based directly on lectures and readings that week. The professor will administer the quizzes online.
Four Exams: There are four exams for the course (in addition to the Final). Questions for each exam will be based on lectures, assigned readings and videos for the course. These exams are worth 100 points. Exams consist of multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and essays.
Final Exam: The final exam for the course is partly cumulative, although a significant portion of the exam will be reserved for material not yet covered in the previous four exams (e.g. Islam, NRMs). It will include multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. This exam is worth 100 points.
Grade Outline:
Map Assignment 15
Quizzes 35
Exam 1 100
Exam 2 100
Exam 3 100
Exam 4 100
Final 100
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Total = 550
A = 90 – 100%; B+ = 87 – 89%; B = 80 – 86%; C+ = 77 – 79%; C = 70 – 76%; D+ = 67 – 69%; D = 60 – 66%;
F = below 60%
Absences & Make-ups
There will be no make-ups for exams, quizzes, or other assignments in this class without a documented medical excuse or other serious unavoidable circumstance (e.g., death in the family) that demonstrates that you were unable to attend class. The instructor also reserves the right to change the content and format of any assignments or exams when make-ups are given. When possible, the professor will offer makeup work during office hours. Otherwise, makeups are given during scheduled appointments.
Withdrawals & Incompletes
No incompletes will be issued in this class without extraordinary and documented reasons. Permission for either Restricted Withdrawals or Incompletes is rare. Students hoping to receive either an Incomplete or permission for Restricted Withdrawal must see the instructor well in advance. Review CCU policies.
Students with Disabilities
As a higher education institution, Coastal Carolina University wants to see each student become successful and be given equal opportunity to achieve his/ her fullest potential. Keeping this in mind, any student who needs further assistance due to a disability- physical, learning or psychological- will be provided with the means necessary to achieve his/ her goals. For further information, please contact Accessibility and Disability Services at 843-349-2341.
Academic Dishonesty
Violations of the Student Code of Conduct will not be tolerated. Any such violations will be dealt with in strict accordance to Coastal Carolina University guidelines. The student will be responsible for familiarizing himself/herself with this policy which is located in the CCU Student Handbook under the Code of Student Conduct Section.
Course Schedule and Readings
SECTION A
The Study of Religion
Class 1 Jan. 11 (M): Introduction to the Course
Class 2 Jan. 13 (W): Theories of Religion
Readings: Esposito et al. Chapter 1
Class 3 Jan. 15 (F): Indigenous Religions
Readings: Esposito et al. Chapter 2
SECTION B
Religions Originating on the Indian Subcontinent
Class 4 Jan. 18 (M): MLK DAY – NO CLASS
Class 5 Jan. 20 (W): Hinduism: Vedic religion & Early Hinduism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 307-321
Map Assignment Due (Online)
Class 6 Jan. 22 (F): Hinduism: Formative Hinduism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 325-337
Class 7 Jan. 25 (M): Hinduism: Social & Ritual Life
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 356-370
Class 8 Jan. 27 (W): Hinduism: Temples & Gurus
Readings: N/A
Class 9 Jan. 29 (F): Modern Hinduism / Discussion Breakdown
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 342-356, 376-394
Class 10 Feb. 1 (M): EXAM 1 on Hinduism, Indigenous Religion, and Theory
Class 11 Feb. 3 (W): Buddhism: Life of the Buddha
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 399-416
Class 12 Feb. 5 (F): Theravada Buddhism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 416-428, 441-448
Class 13 Feb. 8 (M): Mahayana: Pureland and Zen Buddhism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 429-440
Class 14 Feb. 10 (W): Tibetan Buddhism /Discussion Breakdown
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 449-454
Class 15 Feb. 12 (F): Modern Buddhism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 454-482
Class 16 Feb. 15 (M): Jainism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 323-325, 348
Class 17 Feb. 17 (W): Sikhism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 338-342, 348-349, 370-371, 385-386
Class 18 Feb. 19 (F): EXAM 2 on Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism
SECTION C
Religions Originating in East Asia
Class 19 Feb. 22 (M): China: Confucianism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 487-501, 513-516
Class 20 Feb. 24 (W): China: Taoism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 501-511
Class 21 Feb. 26 (F): China: Religion in Communist China
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 545-555
Class 22 Feb. 29 (M): Japan: Shinto
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 511-513, 516, 525, 541-545
Class 23 Mar. 2 (W): Japan: Religion in Modern Japan
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 526-540, 555-562
Class 24 Mar. 4 (F): EXAM 3 on Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto (MC Only)
SPRING BREAK – Mar 7 – 11
SECTION D:
Religions Originating in the Near East
Class 25 Mar. 14 (M): Judaism: Ancient Israelite Religion & Early Judaism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 77-84
Class 26 Mar. 16 (W): Judaism: Monarchy & Division
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 84-95
Class 27 Mar. 18 (F): Judaism: Rabbinic Judaism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 95-103
Class 28 Mar. 21 (M): Judaism: Diaspora / Discussion Breakdown
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 114-143
Class 29 Mar. 23 (W): Modern Judaism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 147-151, 156-169
Class 30 Mar. 25 (F): STUDENT HOLIDAY – NO CLASS
Class 31 Mar. 28 (M): Christianity: The Jesus Movement & Early Church
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 147-151, 156-169
Class 32 Mar. 30 (W): Christianity: The Church & Empire
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 169-175
Class 33 April 1 (F): Christianity: The Middle Ages & Schism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 175-184
Class 34 April 4 (M): Christianity: The Reformation
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 184-196
Class 35 April 6 (W): Modern Christianity
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 152-156, 196-214
Class 36 April 8 (F): EXAM 4 on Judaism and Christianity
Class 37 April 11 (M): Islam: The Life of Muhammad
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 219-225, 228-234
Class 38 April 13 (W): NO CLASS due to “Celebration of Inquiry”
Class 39 April 15 (F): Islam: Qur'an
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 234-241
Class 40 April 18 (M): Islam: Sunni Muslims
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 241-254
Class 41 April 20 (W): Islam: Shia Muslims /Discussion Breakdown
Readings: N/A
Class 42 April 22 (F): Islam: Sufism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 254-266
Class 43 April 25 (M): Modern Islam
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 225-228, 266-302
Class 44 April 27 (W): New Religious Movements: Mormonism
Readings: Esposito et al., pp. 577-598
April 28 (TH): Study Day
May 4 (W) at 1:30 pm FINAL EXAM on Islam, NRMs, and Cumulative Material
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