Comparative Religion Online Course

The Comparative Religion Online Course offers a structured exploration of global religious traditions, belief systems, and spiritual practices. Through nine well-designed modules, this course presents a non-biased academic study of Indigenous, Eastern, Abrahamic, Asian, and emerging religious movements. It promotes interfaith understanding, critical analysis, and respectful inquiry into the similarities and differences among the world’s faiths.

Learners will investigate key teachings, sacred texts, rituals, and historical development of religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, and newer spiritual paths. The course also introduces comparative themes like creation, morality, salvation, afterlife, and divine authority, encouraging deep reflection on human beliefs.

This online program also addresses how religions influence culture, politics, identity, and each other across time. Whether for academic interest or personal enrichment, learners will gain insight into spiritual diversity and common ground across traditions.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify core beliefs and practices across major world religions.
• Analyze similarities and differences in religious traditions globally.
• Understand spiritual themes shared across cultural and historical contexts.
• Evaluate modern religious movements and philosophical developments.
• Explore religion’s impact on culture, ethics, and social identity.
• Compare critiques and responses within global religious traditions.

Course Link : Comparative Religion Online Course

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Comparative ReligionLearn foundational concepts, scope, and the importance of religious comparison.

Module 2: Indigenous and Folk ReligionsExplore spiritual traditions rooted in nature, ancestry, and community rituals.

Module 3: Eastern ReligionsStudy Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, and their philosophies.

Module 4: Abrahamic ReligionsExamine Judaism, Christianity, and Islam through shared and differing doctrines.

Module 5: Asian ReligionsUnderstand Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto in cultural context.

Module 6: New Religious MovementsReview emerging faiths and spiritual innovations in modern society.

Module 7: Comparative Themes in ReligionsCompare key concepts like divinity, suffering, afterlife, and sacredness.

Module 8: Interactions and InfluencesAnalyze interfaith dialogue, religious syncretism, and global exchange.

Module 9: Critiques and ChallengesAssess internal reform, external criticism, secularism, and ethical debates.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.