Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know

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Free Online Course: Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know provided by The Great Courses Plus is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know is taught by Mark Berkson, Ph.D..

Overview
  • Experience the historical, theological, and cultural components of the world's religions as an award-winning Professor takes you on a tour of our world and its religious cultures.

    Topics Covered:

    • 1: Religion-Its Meaning and Importance
    • 2: Facets of Religion-Divinity and Devotion
    • 3: Hinduism-Foundational Texts and Teachings
    • 4: Hindu Gods and Devotional Practices
    • 5: Gita to Gandhi-Yogas and Modern Hinduism
    • 6: Waking Up-The Buddha and His Teachings
    • 7: Vehicles to Nirvana-The Schools of Buddhism
    • 8: Chinese Religion and Cosmology
    • 9: Confucianism-Rituals and Relationships
    • 10: Daoism-Harmony, Nature, and the Way
    • 11: Kami and Spirits-Shinto and Shamanism
    • 12: East Asian Buddhism-Zen and Pure Land
    • 13: Judaism-God, Torah, and Covenant
    • 14: Varieties of Jewish Thought and Practice
    • 15: Living a Jewish Life
    • 16: The Life and Commemoration of Jesus
    • 17: Catholic and Orthodox Christianity
    • 18: Protestantism and Christianity Today
    • 19: Muhammad, Qur'an, and Islamic Civilization
    • 20: Unity in Islam-The Five Pillars
    • 21: Forms of Islam-Diversity among Muslims
    • 22: Jains, Sikhs, and Baha'is
    • 23: Religion and Law in America
    • 24: Religion Today-Trends, Challenges, and Hope