The world is a pluralistic place, with thousands of religions and other belief systems (secular humanism, socialism, communism, “woke”) competing for the heart and mind of each person. These religions of the world impact us every day, whether we realize it of not. This class compares the fundamental tenets, history, and impact of the major religions and philosophies in the world today.
By Mark D. Harris, MD, MPH, MBA, MDiv, ThM, PhD, DBA
Mission
- To compare Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, smaller faiths (Sikh, Jain, Jewish, animism, Chinese religions, and paganism), and major secular belief systems with each other and with Christianity.
- To interest participants in religions of the world and other cultures.
- To help participants share the story of Christ with people in other cultures.
Duration – 4 weeks
Instructor – Mark D. Harris, PhD in World Religions, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (SBTS)
Textbooks
- Required – Religion and Art, Shaping the World for Christ
- Optional – Echoes of War: Religious Militancy in Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, Online – Print
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