Religious diversity: rethinking religion

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Religious diversity: rethinking religion provided by OpenLearn is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 12 hours worth of material. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from OpenLearn. The course is taught in Englishand is Free Certificate. Visit the course page at OpenLearn for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Religion is not necessarily what you think it is! This free course, Religious diversity: rethinking religion, introduces you to a selection of the vast variety of religious beliefs and practices in...

Syllabus
    • Introduction
    • Learning outcomes
    • 1 What is religious studies?
    • 1 What is religious studies?
    • 1.1 Who is religious in Britain?
    • 1.2 What is secularism?
    • 2 Variety and vibrancy of religion in London
    • 2 Variety and vibrancy of religion in London
    • 2.1 St Paul’s: a national church
    • 2.2 St Paul’s: diverse visions
    • 2.3 The variety of Christianity in London
    • 2.4 Pentecostal Christianity in London
    • 2.5 Summary of Section 2
    • 3 Religion as lived
    • 3 Religion as lived
    • 3.1 The East London Mosque
    • 3.2 Judaism and kosher food
    • 3.3 Islam and Ramadan
    • 3.4 Summary of Section 3
    • 4 The importance of understanding religions
    • 4 The importance of understanding religions
    • 5 End-of-course quiz
    • 5 End-of-course quiz
    • Conclusion
    • References
    • Acknowledgements