Religious Literacy: Understanding Traditions
This course is part of World Religions Through Their Scriptures.
Dive into the fascinating world of religious studies through this comprehensive course from Harvard. Learn to understand religions beyond just beliefs and rituals, exploring their internal diversity, evolution through time, and integration with human experience. Through case studies, examine how religions intersect with themes like gender, sexuality, art, violence, peace, science, and power. The course provides tools for interpreting religions' roles in contemporary and historical contexts, with special attention to religious scriptures and their impact on human affairs.
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What you'll learn
Develop tools to interpret religions in contemporary and historic contexts
Understand how religions demonstrate internal diversity
Examine how religions evolve and change through time
Analyze how religions embed in all dimensions of human culture
Evaluate the role of scriptures in religious traditions
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Module Description
This comprehensive course explores religious literacy through multiple lenses, examining how religions function in both historical and contemporary contexts. Students learn about the internal diversity of religious traditions, their evolution over time, and their deep integration into all aspects of human culture. The course covers key themes including gender and sexuality, art, violence and peace, science, and power dynamics. Special attention is given to understanding religious scriptures and their role in shaping human experience. The curriculum emphasizes the complexity and richness of religious traditions while providing practical tools for religious literacy.
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Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: World Religions Through Their Scriptures
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