Intro To World Religion (PHIL1304)

Starting with a basic dictionary and explanation of Sanskrit terms, this document promotes active learning and further discussion of the oldest living religion on the planet. This gives a little overview into the teachings and practices of Hinduism and an idea of where and how this religion had developed.

This document provides a general overview and analysis of Buddhist history and doctrine, with an informative method focused on the understanding of basic Buddhist teachings.

This document is a general introduction to orthodoxy and orthopraxy of Islam, as well as a general overlook at the life and experiences of the Prophet Muhammad.

In these notes, the core concepts of Christianity are introduced and explained. Further along in the notes, the introduction and definition of orthodoxy, orthopraxy, heterodoxy, and heteropraxy are explained, as well as the evolution of Christian doctrine and thought that has evolved over the first few centuries of Christianity.

This document covers the third unit of the course, using the several methods of analysis taught in the first two units, to analyze Judaism from both an internal and external perspective. From the foundations of Jewish history to early and modern Jewish theology, this alongside an overview of how Jewish orthodoxy and orthopraxy solve the paradox of religion, and fulfill the many needs of a people.

In this document, I cover the entire unit over Primal/Tribal Religions. Several definitions and explanations are provided to help understand in a similar manner to how I take notes in my journals.