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RLST 1Introduction to World Religions

3 credits · Religious Studies · Penn State

The course introduces students to the academic study of religion as well as to some of the major religious traditions of the world. Beginning with an introduction to polytheism, the course primarily focuses on the five major religions of the modern world--that is Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Counts toward

General education

Humanities (GH)

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

One of the options in (4)

  • Diversity Studies, Certificate (Liberal Arts)
  • Global and International Studies Major
  • Keystone Certificate for Integrative Humanities, Certificate
  • Religious Studies, Minor
What it opens up

Courses that list RLST 1 as a prerequisite (1)

  • PSYCH 436 Humanistic, Existential, and Religious Approaches to Psychology