World Religions Today

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Candidature in Diploma in Arts

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Across the world, communities of worshippers maintain a set of beliefs in their religious practices and ethical rules. The different religions that have evolved in different places all have their own set of beliefs and customs that regulate their lives. This subject presents a comparative study of the five major world religions; Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. You will focus on both the foundation and development of each of these religions, with an emphasis on comparatively examining their central beliefs and practices in the contemporary world. Learn more about the nature and variety of world religions and develop your capacity to understand others.

Assessment 1 Short answers: 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2,4 Assessment 2 Essay: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 3 Participation exercise: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2,4

• Short answers (35%)
• (50%)
• Participation exercise (15%)

Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22