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Harvard University

Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures

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Overview

The study of religion is the study of a rich and fascinating dimension of human experience that includes but goes well beyond beliefs and ritual practices. In this religion course, learners explore case studies about how religions are internally diverse, how they evolve and change through time, and how religions are embedded in all dimensions of human experience. We’ll explore these tenets through the lens of scripture and through themes such as gender and sexuality, art, violence and peace, science, and power and authority.

Join peers from around the world to embark on this journey to better understand religion in human affairs.

Taught by

Diane L. Moore and Anna Mudd

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 9 Class Central reviews

4.9 rating at edX based on 16 ratings

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  • I really enjoyed this course. The topics were academically challenging, perfectly relevant, and well-organized. Dr. Moore and the staff did an amazing job. Prepare to be challenged and blessed at the same time. Great course!
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    Prashant Subhashchandra Salunke
    by Prashant Subhashchandra Salunke completed this course. The study of religion is the study of a rich and fascinating dimension of human experience that includes but goes well beyond beliefs and ritual practices. In this religion course, learners e…
  • Anonymous
    It's funny that it covers top four religions and then the sixth religion. How about the fifth largest religion Sikhism?
  • Anonymous
    It was an extraordinary learning experience... I was so much indulged in every tradition that i completed and so much inspired with the diversity of the different ideologies of every religion... i look forward for more religious studies from Harvard Divinity School.. Thank you Harvard Divinity School!
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    Indrani Rampersad
    This course added richly to my personal development and to my knowledge base. I appreciated the world wide connections, the rich content and the freedom that the cultural studies approach allowed me in better critiquing and appreciating religion and conflict in particular
  • Anonymous
    Thank you for offering this option as a tool to help layman such as myself; it is greatly appreciated. I will certainly research and take on this challenge quickly before it expires.

    Rev. Judy Jones
  • Raschid Da Silva Binfim
    Gostaria de fazer esse curso. Pois irá ampliar o meu conhecimento sobre o cristianismo. Farei um esforço para concluir o curso. Será um momento marcante na minha vida.
  • Erik Schwind

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