Religions of the World - Eastern Religions

                                                        Eastern Religions

                                                                       Credits - 1

                                                            Full Description /Assessment

Your study of Eastern Religions is one complete module divided into nine topics and studied across a six

week period.

This course will bring the leading scholars and theologians of Eastern Religions in America right to you

desktop computer through streaming media 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The course consist of over

ten hours of video content for you to view during the next six weeks. To enhance your learning experience,

there are extensive resources for each topic which include:

• Outlines in 'pdf' format,
• Links to major sites for reference,
• Statistics for both the world and America,
• Lists of major holy days,
• Glossary of major terms, and
• Timelines for both the world and America.

You also have self study Quizzes to assess your learning in each topic and Threaded Discussion

questions where you can interact with other Continuing Education students.

TheObjectivesof this course are for you tobe able to: (top)

1. Define the term “religion” and describe the role religion plays in American society.

2. Analyze the development of the major forms of Eastern Religions and explain how they respond to specific human needs and cultural distinctives.

3. Compare and contrast the the forms of Eastern Religions especially as they are lived out in North America.

4. Compare and contrast the diverse belief systems, worship practices and governance structures within the different forms of Eastern Religions studied.

5. Make enlightened assessments about basic Eastern Religious concepts such as the divine, human purpose, the soul, etc.

6. Assess the influence of Eastern Religions on America’s culture.

7. Define “spirituality” and describe its role in human happiness.

The Five Major Questionsto be covered in this course are:(top)

1. What is the Essence of each Eastern Religion?

2. How is Eastern Religion relevant to people’s lives today?

3. What is it like practicing an Eastern Religion in American Society today?

4. Why are there so many different expressions of Eastern Religions?

5. What is the projected future of Eastern Religion in America?

Textbook (top)

There is one recommended textbook which can be purchased through the Chattanooga State Bookshop at http://shop.efollett.com/htmlroot/storehome/chattanoogastatetechnicalcommunitycollege479.html

The Assessment for this course is both interactive and instant. Students will be to receive instant

feedback from self-assessment quizzes available through the internet. There are also major

Threaded Discussion Questions. Students can participate in these discussions with other

students online throughout the course. Below is a recommended schedule for completing the self-

assessment quizzes and the threaded discussion.

                                               Topics /Full Description /Objective /Assessment

Credits:
Course developed by:
Dr. James L. Catanzaro, President of Chattanooga State
Dr. Michael Krogman, Professor of Philosophy at Chattanooga State
Terry Brown, Instructor at Chattanooga State
Judy Lowe, Director of the Center for Distributed Education at Chattanooga State

Richard Payne, Coordinator - Multi Media for the Center for Distributed Education at Chattanooga State

Gary Rucker, Web Developer of the Center for Distributed Education at Chattanooga State

Contact Hours: 24