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RST 101

Introduction to Religious Studies

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeB-
Standard

Overview

Description

Varieties of religious expression: belief, ritual, scripture, art. Religious issues: God, death, evil, salvation. Methods of studying religion.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Core

CO10, CO12

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • identify and contrast the diverse belief systems represented in major world religions.
  • describe the development and practice of ethical principles within a particular religious community.
  • analyze “religion” as a fundamental element of human intellectual, cultural and social life, and history.
  • define and explore religious issues, such as the existence and nature of God, life and death, good and evil, the just construction of society, sexuality, etc.
  • define and explore the varieties of religious expression, including ritual and prayer.