The Development of Religious Thought
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to the Development of Religious Thought
Overview of the course, definitions of key terms, and an exploration of the significance of studying religious thought.

Module #2
Ancient Mesopotamian Religions
Examination of the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians.

Module #3
Ancient Egyptian Religion
Study of the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt, including polytheism, the role of the pharaoh, and funerary practices.

Module #4
The Emergence of Judaism
Exploration of the development of Judaism from its ancient Near Eastern roots to the Babylonian exile.

Module #5
The Hebrew Bible
Analysis of the Hebrew Bibles literary structure, themes, and theological ideas, including the concepts of covenant and redemption.

Module #6
The Development of Christianity
Examination of the life and teachings of Jesus, the spread of Christianity, and the Council of Nicaea.

Module #7
The New Testament
Study of the literary structure, themes, and theological ideas of the New Testament, including the Gospels and Pauline epistles.

Module #8
The Rise of Islam
Exploration of the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, the Five Pillars, and the early Islamic community.

Module #9
The Quran and Hadith
Analysis of the literary structure, themes, and theological ideas of the Quran and the role of Hadith in Islamic theology.

Module #10
The Development of Hinduism
Examination of the Vedic period, the Upanishads, and the emergence of classical Hinduism.

Module #11
The Bhagavad Gita and Yoga
Study of the Bhagavad Gitas literary structure, themes, and theological ideas, including the concept of dharma and the development of yoga.

Module #12
The Emergence of Buddhism
Exploration of the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the Four Noble Truths, and the early Buddhist community.

Module #13
The Pali Canon and Mahayana Buddhism
Analysis of the literary structure, themes, and theological ideas of the Pali Canon and the development of Mahayana Buddhism.

Module #14
The Development of Chinese Religions
Examination of the emergence of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism in ancient China.

Module #15
Confucianism and the Analects
Study of the life and teachings of Confucius, the Analects, and the role of Confucianism in Chinese society.

Module #16
Daoism and the Daodejing
Analysis of the literary structure, themes, and theological ideas of the Daodejing and the development of Daoist thought.

Module #17
Religious Thought in the Middle Ages
Examination of the development of Christian theology, the rise of Islamic philosophy, and the impact of the Crusades.

Module #18
The Reformation and Protestantism
Study of the causes and consequences of the Reformation, including the thought of Martin Luther and John Calvin.

Module #19
The Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modernity
Analysis of the impact of the Enlightenment on religious thought, including the rise of deism and the challenge of skepticism.

Module #20
Religious Thought in the Modern Era
Examination of the development of liberal theology, the rise of fundamentalism, and the impact of secularization.

Module #21
Eastern Religions in the Modern Era
Study of the impact of colonialism, globalization, and modernization on Eastern religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam.

Module #22
Religious Pluralism and Interfaith Dialogue
Analysis of the challenges and opportunities of religious pluralism, including the role of interfaith dialogue and cooperation.

Module #23
Religion and Science
Examination of the relationship between religion and science, including the debates over evolution and creationism.

Module #24
Religion and Ethics
Study of the role of religion in shaping ethical systems, including the challenges of moral relativism and absolute morality.

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in The Development of Religious Thought career

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The Development of Religious Thought ( 25 Modules )

The Development of Religious Thought
( 25 Modules )