About this XSeries
The study of religion is rich and fascinating — and goes well beyond beliefs and ritual practices. In this series, learners explore the diversity and evolution of the religions around the world. Through scripture, learners will explore themes such as gender and sexuality, art and science, violence and peace, and power and authority.
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are global religions with diversity in language, culture, history, and creed, but the sacred scriptures of the Tanakh, the Bible, and the Quran give followers a shared language. How do Jews draw inspiration and guidance from traditional texts? How have Christians lived out their stories and teachings? What is the relationship between the Quran and the prophet Mohammed? This series will answer these questions and introduce you to these scriptures.
Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism present a rich array of religious texts from across the Indian subcontinent. How do these texts influence the lives of adherents? What challenges do multiple collections of scriptures present for practitioners? Why is Sikhism, the fifth largest religion, relatively unknown in the Western world? Learners will explore the tenets, beliefs, and history of these followers by analyzing scripture, literature, and contemporary media relevant to these religions.
Both the faithful and the questioning are invited to join us as we traverse the globe to explore the power of the written word and its relevance to contemporary public life and the spiritual lives of all who encounter it.
What you'll learn
- Interpret the roles world religions to play in today and throughout history.
- Appreciate the internal diversity and evolution of world religions and their scriptures.
- Understand the strengths and limitations of learning about world religions through their sacred texts.
- Explore how scriptures are interpreted to diverse ends in different historical and cultural contexts.
- Engage in nuanced readings of world scriptures.
| From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
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| Hours | 14 |
| Instructors | Karen L. King, Sarah Griffis, Charles Hallisey, Alexis Bader, Harpreet Singh, Ravinder Singh, Damanpreet Singh, Neelima Shukla-Bhatt, Jason Smith, Shaye Cohen, Matthew Hass, Ali Asani, Diane L. Moore, Anna Mudd |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
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Christianity Through Its Scriptures Christianity is a global religion. From modest beginnings 2,000 years ago, it has grown to encompass nearly a third of the human population. Diverse in languages, cultures,... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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Buddhism Through Its Scriptures Whether you are new to the study of Buddhism or have been studying it or practicing it for years, this course will provide you with the opportunity to become acquainted with a... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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Sikhism Through Its Scriptures Sikhi, commonly known as Sikhism, is a monotheistic religious tradition that was founded byGuru Nanak in late fifteenth-century Panjab in South Asia. Today, Sikhi’s approximately... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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Hinduism Through Its Scriptures Ever wondered about the sacred scriptures that have sustained for millennia one of the oldest and most diverse religions of the world - Hinduism? Want to discover the lessons this... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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Judaism Through Its Scriptures For over two millennia, Jews throughout the entire world have been committed to reading, interpreting, and living their scriptures. But what are the Jewish scriptures? When were... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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How can you improve your understanding of Islam and its most important holy text, the Quran? How can you make sense of a tradition and a text that have been interpreted in... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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Religious Literacy: Traditions and Scriptures The study of religion is the study of a rich and fascinating dimension of human experience that includes but goes well beyond beliefs and ritual practices. In this religion... edX | Harvard University, HarvardX |
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| From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
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| Hours | 14 |
| Instructors | Karen L. King, Sarah Griffis, Charles Hallisey, Alexis Bader, Harpreet Singh, Ravinder Singh, Damanpreet Singh, Neelima Shukla-Bhatt, Jason Smith, Shaye Cohen, Matthew Hass, Ali Asani, Diane L. Moore, Anna Mudd |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Professor of World Religions; Professor of Anthropology $56k
World Language Teacher 1 2 $59k
World Languages Coach $61k
Coordinator, Institute of World Languages $63k
Department Head World Languages & ESL $72k
World Languages and Cultures Teacher $74k
Assistant World Language Teacher Manager $74k
Project Analyst at World Vision $83k
Product Specialist World of Tanks $94k
Assistant Professor of World Religions; Professor of Anthropology $97k
World Wide Product Manager 2 $102k
World Wide Account Executive Manager $102k
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