HUMN 2100 - Western Religious Traditions: Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

HUMN 2100 focuses on the traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Through textbook, primary sources, and other materials, students will develop an understanding of the historical as well as modern-day manifestations of the religions covered. By the end of the class, students will possess an understanding of the history, system, and dynamics of these traditions. This class will also look at how these religions are being portrayed and dealt with in popular culture and the media.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to describe the major characteristics of the three monotheistic religions:

Objectives:

Identify and discuss major themes in the religions studied.
Identify and discuss core beliefs of the religions studied
Describe and discuss aspects of the year and life cycle of adherents of the religions studied.
Discuss the development of the religions studied in a historical context.
Discuss customs and habits associated with religion and explain how they reflect the beliefs.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast the religions studied.

Objectives:

Identify fundamental similarities and differences between religious ideas like: afterlife, evil, the human condition, etc.
Describe how particular religious concepts are reinforced by the history or structure of the religion.
Identify and discuss different approaches to current events and contemporary topics within the religions studied.
Discuss the impact Western society and the media has had on traditional views and values in the religions studied.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ritual practices and gathering places of the religions studied.

Objectives:

Attend 3 field trips to various religious locations.
Compose response papers that reflect understanding of activities and rituals witnessed.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week Topic

Orientation: Syllabus and course overview
Brief introduction to the study of religion and theories of study
Comparative analysis of Monotheistic systems covered in class.
Judaism: History and development
Judaism: Scriptures and theology
Judaism: System of faith and practices of belief
Judaism: Jewish modernism and Judaism test
Christianity: History and development
Christianity: Scriptures and theology
Christianity: System of faith and Practices of belief
Christianity: contemporary issues and Christianity test
Islam: History and development
Islam: Scriptures and theology
Islam: System of faith and practices of belief
Islam: politics, fundamentalism, and Islam test
Modernity and Monotheism- challenges to the 3 religions
Wrap up, Review, and Final Exam.

Primary Faculty
Messana, Jason
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088