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