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

Its Meaning and Importance

Series: Great Courses
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Episodes
24
Rating
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Year
2012
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

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When does the Jewish Sabbath begin? Who are Vishnu and Shiva? What are Buddhism's Four Noble Truths? What are the Five Pillars of Islam? Cultural Literacy for Religion: Everything the Well-Educated Person Should Know is your chance to experience the breadth and depth of the world's religions from all angles - historical, theological, and cultural.

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1. Religion

30m

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Start by reexamining basic questions: Why does religion matter? What makes a religion? As you explore the answers, you'll embark on a journey toward a better understanding of the world, its histories, and its cultures, as well as a better understanding of yourself and what it means to be a good citizen in a diverse global community.

2. Facets of Religion

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God. Divinity. Ultimate Reality. Start your journey by looking at how different religious traditions approach the concept of "God." In addition to exploring the concepts of divinity, you'll also look at key components of religious devotion: scripture, ritual, ideas about good and evil, and doctrines of salvation.

3. Hinduism

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Explore the history of what some scholars consider the oldest living religion. You'll begin with the Indus River Valley civilization, and then you'll learn key elements of the Aryan and Vedic traditions, including scriptures, the pantheon of deities, and the social caste system. Then turn to the soul - Atman - and the concept of rebirth.

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Mark Berksonwriter
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