RST 101 - Introduction to Religious Studies

1. Be conversant in definitions/theories of religion and approaches to its study.
2. Be able to reflect critically on the function of religion in the lives of its practitioners and the role of religion in the larger culture.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the religions of the world including belief systems, world views, rituals and text (scripture).
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the challenges to traditional religious systems.
5. Demonstrate familiarity with the religious responses to suffering and evil.
6. Demonstrate familiarity with the academic discussion about the comparing and evaluating of religions.