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General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Responsibility
Faculty Contact Information
T, Th 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Kenneth West
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe basic religious responses and the questions they address
- Demonstrate knowledge of the world’s major religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
- Identify key moments in the development of religious movements, including founders, basic principles, lifestyles, theologies, and worldviews
- Articulate an understanding of the philosophical and practical implications of various religious perspectives
- Articulate an appreciation for the varieties of religious expression and a respect for the accomplishments of multiple perspectives
John Hick, An Interpretation of Religion, 2nd ed., (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2004).
World Religions: Spark Charts (Toronto, ON: Spark Publishing, 2005).
Examinations
Discussions
Small group projects
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Dean, Jennifer Huggins; 815-802-8484; R310; jhuggins@kcc.edu; Division Office- W102; 815-802-8700
1. Late work need not be accepted for submission.
2. Make up examinations will be deducted 15 points.
3. Sleeping is unacceptable behavior in a college classroom. Don't do it. If you fall asleep, I'll ask you to
leave. If you're tired, stay home.
4. Class citizenship involves more than simply showing up for class. It also means participating actively in
discussions, asking questions, preparing for class, and respectfully engaging with others in creating a
healthy learning environment.
5. Unless otherwise stated, the use of laptops, smart phones, and watches is not permitted during class
sessions or examinations.
| Week | Reading |
| January 12 | John Hick, An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 1-2, pp. 1-35. |
| January 18 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 3-4, pp. 36-69 |
| January 25 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 5, pp.73-95 |
| February 1 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 6-7, pp. 96-125 |
| February 8 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 8-9, pp. 129-152 |
| February 15 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 10-11, pp. 153-209 |
| February 22 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 12-13, pp. 210-230 |
| March 1 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 14, pp. 233-251 |
| March 8 | Spring Break |
| March 15 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 15, pp. 252-277 |
| March 22 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 16, pp. 278-296 |
| March 29 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 17, pp. 299-315 |
| April 5 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 18, pp. 316-342 |
| April 12 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 19, pp. 343-361 |
| April 19 | An Interpretation of Religion, Ch. 20, pp. 362-376 |
| April 26 | An Interpretation of Religion, “Preface to the First Edition,” pp. xiii-xv and “Introduction to the Second Edition,” pp. xvii-xlii |
| May 3 | An Interpretation of Religion, “Epilogue: The Future”, pp. 377-380 |
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
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- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.