GED5006  World Religions

In Canada, our society embraces people from many cultures of the world. By exploring different religious beliefs about the world, the individual, the meaning of life and death, and how individuals are encouraged to conduct themselves, we can begin to appreciate the underlying forces that shape followers' lives.  Students in this course explore the history and basic teachings of six of the major religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i Faith. Each religion's distinctive features are highlighted, and their similarities and shared values examined.  Students have the opportunity to broaden their worldview in light of their understanding of divergent religious traditions.

Theme 3: Social & Cultural Understanding

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