Comparative Religion: Exploring Major World Religions & Beliefs is an online course that takes you on a journey through the world’s many faiths and belief systems. With nearly 85% of people around the world following a religion, understanding different beliefs is important for building respect, empathy, and better communication in today’s global society.
This course will help you learn about the main teachings, rituals, and histories of the world’s major religions, including Indigenous traditions, Eastern religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, Abrahamic faiths like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and even new spiritual movements. You’ll explore what these religions believe, how they practise their faith, and how religion affects culture, identity, ethics, and daily life.
Whether you’re curious about religion, want to understand people from different backgrounds, or need this knowledge for your studies or work, this course is a great place to start. It’s completely online and self-paced, with pre-recorded lessons that you can watch anytime, anywhere.
By the end of the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of different belief systems and learn how to approach the world with more knowledge, openness, and respect for others.
What You Will Learn & Who This Course Is For
By the end of this course, you will gain a clear understanding of the core beliefs, rituals, and historical contexts of the world’s major religions. You’ll learn to identify key themes within sacred texts, compare ethical frameworks across traditions, and critically evaluate how religions influence global culture, identity, politics, and social norms.
The course also encourages thoughtful reflection on interfaith dialogue, allowing you to develop a respectful and informed approach to religious diversity.
This course is ideal for learners from all backgrounds, whether you are a student of religious studies, philosophy, or history, an educator looking to enrich your teaching, or a professional in social work, community leadership, or international development.
It’s also well-suited to anyone with a personal interest in global faith systems, intercultural understanding, or spiritual exploration. Whether for academic, professional, or personal growth, this course provides a strong foundation in comparative religion that is
Topics Covered in This Course
- Module 1: Introduction to Comparative Religion
- Module 2: Indigenous and Folk Religions
- Module 3: Eastern Religions
- Module 4: Abrahamic Religions
- Module 5: Asian Religions
- Module 6: New Religious Movements
- Module 7: Comparative Themes in Religions
- Module 8: Interactions and Influences
- Module 9: Critiques and Challenge
Why Enrol in This Course?
- Explore the beliefs, rituals, and values of major religions across continents and cultures.
- Compare religious ideas and ethical frameworks, and examine how they shape societies and personal worldviews.
- Understand how religion influences politics, social norms, conflict, and cooperation globally.
- Learn how modern movements, critiques, and interfaith dialogue are shaping religion today.
- No prior knowledge required – ideal for learners, educators, or anyone curious about religion and philosophy.
Enrol today to broaden your perspective and deepen your understanding of the world’s spiritual diversity.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify and summarise major world religions and belief systems
- Understand the historical and cultural development of faiths
- Analyse sacred texts, rituals, and moral teachings
- Explore the role of religion in identity, society, and world affairs
- Participate in respectful interfaith dialogue and reflection
Disclaimer
This is an online, interactive course. Your account details will be sent to your email within 24 to 48 hours (but don’t worry, we’re usually much quicker).
