Fall 2008
Dear Student,
Thank you for your interest in CPRL 110 Religions of the World.
In this course we look at the beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We also discuss secular humanism and a few new religious movements.
Students at all levels are welcome to take this section. (Some seats are reserved in this section for incoming Freshman, but there is room for all students and Titan Online will automatically accept everyone.)
This course fulfills General Education (GE) requirement "Introduction to the Humanities" (III.B.2).
The complete syllabus will be posted on Blackboard for registered students.
(A print version will be distributed at the first class.)
There is one Required Text:
Available at Little Professor Book Center, 725 N. Placentia Ave. Fullerton, 714-996-3133, or at your favorite on-line book seller.
Huston Smith, The Illustrated World’s Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions, New York: HarperCollins, 1994. ISBN: 0-060067440-7. List price $24.95.
Plus, there is a Required Course Reader:
The reader will include selections from the Sacred Texts of the five religions we will cover, plus questions to help you study for the tests. The course reader will be available at Little Professor Book Center, 725 N. Placentia Ave. Fullerton, 714-996-3133.
If you have questions before the course begins,
please send me an E-mail at pLevesque@Fullerton.edu
You can also contact me at: 714-278-5902
My office is UH 315
I look forward to seeing you in the course.
