2025-2026 Catalog 
    
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2025-2026 Catalog

SOC 240 - Introduction to Comparative Religion

Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
IAI GECC Code H5 904N
Introduction to the comparative study of major religious traditions from primal to modern.  Included is an overview of classical religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.  Attention is also given to social forces affecting religion and religion’s impact on individuals and society. Prerequisites Placement testing into ENG 101 or minimum grade “C” in one of the following: ENG 021 and ENG 099 ; or the EAP course sequence ENG 079 and ENG 089 ; or ENG 096 .
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No