PATHWAYS Theological Education, Inc.,
P.O. Box 897
Tucker, GA 30085
Phone:770-569-3384
PLURALISM & RELIGION IN NORTH AMERICA
Foundational Courses (Level 1) - HT10608 - 1.5
Most people recognize the changes occurring. Even in small towns, there’s usually a Chinese restaurant in addition to typical American fare. A referral to a new physician may introduce you to a doctor who is from India or the Middle East. In urban areas, mosques dot the landscape as do churches. Alongside Christian churches and Jewish synagogues, people from different parts of the world bring religions that are new to many Americans: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and many others.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the growing dimensions of pluralism in North America.
- Summarize key elements of the faith experience shared by Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, and American Indian people.
- Recognize expressions of faith among members of a major religion different from one’s own.
- Explain the importance of religion and pluralism as they evolve in North America.
Required Texts (Each text opens to the book store page to purchase)
- Coogan, Michael D. (2003). The Illustrated Guide to World Religions. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.