History 145:History 0f World Religions
Schedule of lecture topics, assignments and exams (Spring 2012)
Note: ** indicates the Wednesday/Thursday due date for Chapter Quizzes
|
Week |
Date |
Lecture Topics |
Readings |
|
1 |
2/13 |
Introduction to the Study of Religions |
Pp. 1-11 |
|
2 |
2/20 |
Monday: Washington's Day - No Classes Characteristics of Basic Religions Friday: Last Day to Add Classes |
Ch. 1 |
|
3 |
2/27 |
Hinduism |
Ch. 4, pp. 72-96 (72-92) |
|
4 |
3/5 |
Hinduism** |
Ch. 4, pp. 97-121 (92-115) |
|
5 |
3/12 |
Jainism** | Ch. 5 |
|
6 |
3/19 |
Buddhism | Ch. 6, pp. 134-146 (128-138) |
|
7 |
3/26 |
Buddhism** | Ch. 6, pp. 146-162 (138-155) |
|
8 |
4/2 |
Chinese Religions: Daoism, Confucianism** Wednesday/Thursday: Midterm Exam and Research Question are due |
Ch. 8 |
|
9 |
4/9 |
Spring Recess - No Classes | |
|
10 |
4/16 |
Zoroastrianism** |
Ch. 10 |
|
11 |
4/23 |
Judaism |
Ch. 11, pp. 253-267 (242-256) |
|
12 |
4/30 |
Judaism** |
Ch. 11, pp. 267-291 (256-277) |
|
13 |
5/7 |
Christianity Friday: Last Day to Drop with a "W" |
Ch. 12, pp. 292-317 (278-302) |
|
14 |
5/14 |
Christianity** Wednesday/Thursday: Research Paper is due |
Ch. 12, pp. 317-344 (302-327) |
|
15 |
5/21 |
Islam |
Ch. 13, pp. 345-361 (328-344) |
|
16 |
5/28 |
Monday: Memorial Day - No Classes Islam** |
Ch. 13, pp. 361-381 (344-364) |
|
17 |
6/4 |
Islam Wednesday/Thursday: Final Exam is due |