CTH 303- Introduction to the Study of Religion

ETYMOLOGY AND THE STUDY OF RELIGION

DEFINING RELIGION: WHAT IS RELIGION?

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS/FEATURES OF RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS

APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS CONTENT

RELIGIOUS STUDIES AS AN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION

PROBLEMS IN THE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS CONTENTS

THEORIES OF THE ORIGIN OF RELIGIOUS CONTENTS

RELIGIOUS PLURALISM

WORLD RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS I

WORLD RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS II

STRUCTURE OF RELIGION

RELIGIOUS AGENCIES AND SPECIALISTS

RELIGION AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS 

FUNCTIONS OF RELIGION