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RELS182 Introduction to World Religions B

Updated: 15 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Armidale Summer Semester Off Campus D - Comp/internet essential
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions RELS101 or RELS112 or HIST182
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Adeel Khan (akhan4@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces students to the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam). Part B focuses on history of development of the five religions, with an emphasis on social theory regarding the development and refounding of groups.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

A History of the World's Religions
ISBN: 9780136149842
Noss, D.S., Prentice Hall 12th ed. 2007
Note: Or the Ridgeon book
Text refers to: Summer Semester , Off Campus
Major World Religions from their Origins to the Present
ISBN: 9780415297967
Ridgeon, L., Routledge/Curzon 2003
Note: Or the Noss book This text is also available from the Dixson Library as a full-text e-book.
Text refers to: Summer Semester , Off Campus
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Exercise 60%
Assessment Notes
Essay.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
Online Assessment 20%
Assessment Notes
Online participation exercise.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
Online Quiz 20%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. exhibit an understanding of the foundation phase of religions, including the possible conditions and processes of foundation;
  2. gain specific knowledge of the nature and variety of the foundation phase in the major world religions;
  3. consider some key concepts of religion as well as some possible methods of studying religion;
  4. undertake in-depth study of an aspect of the foundation phase of religions by means of the written assignments;
  5. develop an informed and educated attitude towards, and a continuing curiosity and interest in, the varieties of religious belief and practice.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the Studies in Religion discipline will be taught in a seminar atmosphere. It will be assessed in all three assessments. 		True True False
2 Communication Skills
In this unit, students learn to communicate through their assignment work. In their essays, students will communicate in well-organised and logical arguments the ideas they have developed in studying particular topics. Students are also expected where possible to participate on Blackboard discussions and thus practise communicating their ideas with other students. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
A study of world religions should broaden the world perspective of a student. 		False False True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant studies in religion literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essay and online assessments) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature. 		True True False
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who attend the seminar will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities. 		True True False
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question. 		False False True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the essay, online exercises and discussions in the seminar or online postings. 		True True False
8 Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills through participating in the seminar, or online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner (practice). 		False False True
   

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