Ageless Wisdom University - The World's Religions

DI 472
The World's Religions
8 credits
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This course emphasizes the inner dimension rather than institutional dimension of the following religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Taoism. The student will discover the beauty and the universality of these religions.

Christianity

The student will learn about the historical Jesus, the Christ of Faith, the End and the Beginning, the Good News, the mystical body of Christ, the mind of the church, Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism.

Judaism

The student will study the meaning in God, creation, existence, history, morality, justice, suffering, Messianism and the Hallowing of Life.

Islam

The student will study about the Seal of the Prophets, migration of the prophet Muhammad that lead to victory, the Standing Miracle, basic theological concepts, the Five Pillars of Islam, social teachings and Sufism.

Buddhism

The student will study about the Silent Sage, the Rebel Saint, the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha, the
Eightfold Path, basic Buddhist concepts and the Image of Crossings.

Hinduism

The student will study about the four paths to God, the way to god through knowledge, love, work, and through psycho-physical exercises. The course will cover the stages and stations of life, coming of age in the universe and many paths to the same summit.

Taoism

The student will study about the three meanings of Tao, three approaches to power and Taoism that follow efficient power, philosophical Taoism, augmented power, Taoist hygiene and yoga, creative quietude and other Taoist values.

Open book examination.

Our campus is located 7924 East Sweetwater Avenue Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
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