Module #1 Introduction to Sacred Texts Overview of the significance and importance of sacred texts in various religious traditions
Module #2 The Bible:Christian Scriptures Exploration of the history, content, and significance of the Bible in Christianity
Module #3 The Quran:Islamic Scriptures In-depth look at the revelation, structure, and teachings of the Quran in Islam
Module #4 The Torah:Jewish Scriptures Examination of the history, content, and significance of the Torah in Judaism
Module #5 The Vedas:Hindu Scriptures Introduction to the ancient Indian texts of the Vedas and their significance in Hinduism
Module #6 The Bhagavad Gita:Hindu Epic In-depth analysis of the Bhagavad Gita, a key Hindu scripture
Module #7 The Tripitaka:Buddhist Scriptures Overview of the Pali Canon and Mahayana sutras, including the significance of the Tripitaka in Buddhism
Module #8 The Tao Te Ching:Taoist Scriptures Exploration of the history, philosophy, and teachings of the Tao Te Ching
Module #9 The Guru Granth Sahib:Sikh Scriptures In-depth look at the compilation, structure, and significance of the Guru Granth Sahib in Sikhism
Module #10 The Book of Mormon:Latter-day Saint Scriptures Introduction to the history, content, and significance of the Book of Mormon in the LDS tradition
Module #11 Oral Traditions:Sacred Stories and Myths Exploration of oral traditions and sacred stories from around the world
Module #12 Scripture and Interpretation Examination of the role of interpretation in understanding sacred texts
Module #13 Historical-Cultural Context of Sacred Texts In-depth look at the historical and cultural contexts that shaped sacred texts
Module #14 The Role of Scripture in Religious Practice Exploration of how sacred texts inform and shape religious practices and rituals
Module #15 Scripture and Ethics Analysis of the ethical teachings and implications of sacred texts
Module #16 Sacred Texts and Social Justice Examination of how sacred texts address issues of social justice and inequality
Module #17 Scripture and Science Exploration of the relationship between sacred texts and scientific inquiry
Module #18 The Challenge of Translation and Transmission In-depth look at the challenges of translating and transmitting sacred texts across cultures and languages
Module #19 Sacred Texts and Image Analysis of the role of images and iconography in sacred texts and religious traditions
Module #20 The Authority of Scripture Examination of the nature and basis of scriptural authority in different religious traditions
Module #21 Scripture and Spirituality Exploration of the relationship between sacred texts and spiritual practices and experiences
Module #22 Comparative Sacred Texts Comparative analysis of sacred texts from different religious traditions
Module #23 Sacred Texts in Contemporary Society Examination of the role of sacred texts in shaping modern society and culture
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sacred Texts and Scriptures career
