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2008-2009 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 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.  WI

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

Credits: 3