About this Course

This course explores the major religious traditions around the world, highlighting their diversity and impact on cultures, thereby fostering mutual cultural understanding. Participants will leave with enhanced knowledge of existing religious and cultural similarities and differences in today's global environment.

• Institution: RWTHx
• Subject: Art & Culture
• Level: Introductory
• Prerequisites: None
• Language: Deutsch
• Video Transcript: Deutsch

• Methodological introduction: How religious ideas are formed and assessed.
• Insights into the three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
• Introduction to Eastern religions including Hinduism and Buddhism.
• Exploration of native religions and new religious movements.
string: Relationship and systemic classification among religions. - Analyzing religious worldviews and their concepts of divinity/transcendence.

Anyone interested in understanding the global diversity of religions, cultural scholars, theology students, and those interested in the interplay between culture and religion.

Skills acquired from this course can be used in various fields including academia, cultural diplomacy, intercultural communication, and spiritual counseling. Understanding different religious beliefs can aid in promoting tolerance and empathy in diverse workspaces and communities.

• Week 1: Introduction to the course analytical tools and methodology. Case study on Judaism.
• Week 2: Further studies on monotheistic religions (Christianity and Islam) and start of Eastern religions with Hinduism.
• Week 3: In-depth analysis of Buddhism, introduction to native religions, and modern religious phenomena. Final project involving an independent analysis of a new religious group.