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Studying religion 101 (course)

How scholars study religions and beliefs from the outside, with respect and without endorsing any.

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Studying religion 101 (course)

How scholars study religions and beliefs from the outside, with respect and without endorsing any.

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Academy126 courses, none open for enrolment yetCivic3 campaigns, 5 programmesHeritage116 days to keep, 40 chronology entriesNews88 approved sources, no confirmed events yetChaptersforming. None is recognised yet
LevelFoundationsSelf-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
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IDCDC-FTH-08
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Faculty
Faculty of History and Humanities
Level
Foundations
Hours
6 h (estimated)
Audience
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Prerequisites
none listed
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What is religious studies?
2
Words and categories
3
Freedom of religion or belief
4
Studying with communities

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  • Explain the academic study of religion and how it differs from theology.
  • Use neutral terms for beliefs, practices and communities.
  • Describe freedom of religion or belief in international law.
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