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 Religion
Learn foundational concepts, scope, and the importance of religious comparison.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Module 9: Critiques and Challenges
Assess 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.