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IG 3113
Religions of the World
1. Concept of Religion
1.1 Identify origins of peoples need for religion.
1.2 Evaluate how well many types of religions fulfil those needs.
1.3 Explain role of religion in different societies.
2. Major Western Religions
2.1 Explain origins of Judaism.
2.2 Describe beliefs and festivals of Judaism.
2.3 Explain origins of Christianity.
2.4 Describe beliefs and festivals of Christianity.
2.5 Explain origins of Islam.
2.6 Describe beliefs and festivals of Islam.
2.7 Compare and contrast these religions.
3. Selected Eastern Religions
3.1 Outline principals and practices of Hinduism.
3.2 Outline principals and practices of Buddhism.
3.3 Outline development and teachings of Confucianism.
3.4 Outline development and teachings of Taoism.
3.5 Identify inter-relationships and mutual dependence of the Eastern religions.
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