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2006-2007 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2006-2007 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIS 1590G - Roots of the Modern World: Society and Religion, Honors.


(3-0-3) F, S.  This course will explore the historical origins of the world’s great religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We will study the lives of the “founders” of each faith, learn the central beliefs of each group, and analyze the conflicts (spiritual and political) that promoted changes of belief and practice over time.  H2 900  WI

Prerequisites & Notes:
Students cannot receive honors credit for both HIS 1590G and PHI 1290G.

Credits: 3