May 30, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

REL 130 - Asian Religions

3 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods


Religions of India and the Far East. Includes Hinduism, Buddhism, and East Asian religions.

AGEC Gen-Ed: A&H
CTE Gen-Ed: A&H or SBS and G



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Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Discuss the main features of Hinduism religion and its forms of religious expression.
  2. Discuss the fundamental features of Buddhism and its teachings.  Outline the history of its spread beyond the confines of India.
  3. Discuss the general beliefs and practices of East Asian religions (Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto)

Outline:
  1. Hinduism
    1. Devotional
    2. Philosophical
  2. Buddhism
    1. Theravada
    2. Mahayana
  3. East Asian Religions
    1. Confucianism
    2. Taoism
    3. Shinto