Introduction to Religious Studies

Religious & Esoteric Studies · Introductory · Self-paced

The academic, comparative study of the world's religions — their beliefs, texts, rituals, symbols and cultural impact.

What you'll learn

• Understand the scope and purpose of Religious Studies
• Recognise the main subfields and key concepts
• Engage with curated lectures, notes and videos
• Apply your learning through short assignments
• Be ready to study the field in greater depth

Course modules

• Module 1: Studying Religion Academically
• Module 2: World Religions Overview
• Module 3: Hinduism & Buddhism
• Module 4: The Abrahamic Faiths
• Module 5: African Traditional Religion
• Module 6: Rituals & Symbols
• Module 7: Myth & Narrative
• Module 8: Religion & Culture
• Module 9: New Religious Movements
• Module 10: Religion in the Modern World
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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