Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

PHIL 105 World Religions

Course Information

Course information
Course Number PHIL 105
Course Title World Religions
Description This course is a basic introduction to the major world religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It also explores related issues in the Philosophy of Religion.(Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (MNTC 6, 8: Humanities and Fine Arts, Global Perspective)
Total Credits 4
Total Hours 64
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 4 Credits, 64 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].

Course Competencies

  1. Distinguish between "religion" and "philosophy."
  2. Explain the concept of a "worldview."
  3. Identify the differences among Inclusivist, Exclusivist, Pluralist and Skeptical regarding religious diversity.
  4. Examine the relationship between science and religion.
  5. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Hindu worldview.
  6. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Buddhist and Jain worldviews.
  7. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Chinese religious worldview.
  8. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Sikh and Zoroastrian worldviews.
  9. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Jewish worldview.
  10. Analyze the "Problem of Evil" which confronts ethical monotheists.
  11. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Christian worldview.
  12. Examine the historical, legal and cultural aspects of church/state separation in the U.S.
  13. Recognize the fundamental elements of the Islamic worldview.
  14. Describe the development of Atheism, Humanism and Fundamentalism.
  15. Examine the emergence and character of New Religious Movements.

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