Rel 2300 World Religions


Course Description

Rel 2300 is a phenomenoogical examination of the world's most popular religions. The reading assignments and the optional site visits will cover many religions that are not emphasized in the classroom. Religion is a term that many use but few can define. Therefore, we will start the first half of the course by studying the ways that scholars have defined religion. Then, we will proceed to studying the religions that developed out of India: Hinduism, Jainism, Islam and alternative paths.

Methods of Instruction

I teach World Religion (REL 2300) through several course formats: Regular courses, Honors web-enhanced course, Open College course and Fully Online courses. Students submit tests and assignments in blackboard.

Tests and course organization: Students will have some brief open book chapter quizzes. You will have two tests during the term. The first (the mid-term) will cover the first seven chapters and the second (the final) will cover the remaining five chapters of the text book. Most of the questions from the tests will come from practice quizzes and the textbook. Course organization will be readings and practice quizzes, discussion postings, assignments, two exams and optional visits to religious sites.

Course Requirements

Students who are new to e-learning should take BC's online readiness evaluation.

No special pre-requisites or preparation in religion needed for this course. All students should review BC's current hardware and software requirements to make sure that their computers meet BC standards. Hardware or Software requirements specific to your courses (if different from the BC standard for DL). Students who are using Blackboard for the first time should visit BC's Flexible Learning Page.

Course Materials

Molloy Michael: Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and ChangeTextbook: Molloy Michael: Experiencing the World's Religions: Tradition, Challenge, and Change. 5th Ed. NY: McGraw Hill, 2008.

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How to Register for this Course

Register on campus or BC's Student Online System. You must pay for the course before you will be able to log into the course. There may be a delay of as much as 36 hours after paying before your login will be activated.

Information Contact

You can reach me at (954) 201-6630 or 6671 for more information on this course.


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