| Online schools offer courses in World Religion Studies | | | | Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, |
| that are designed to broaden religious and cultural | | | | Confucianism, Taoism, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, and |
| perspectives. Several historic religious traditions and | | | | Zoroastrianism may be included in the curriculum of a |
| belief systems will be investigated in an effort to | | | | World Religion Studies course. Students will gain |
| develop understanding of civilizations that existed | | | | insight into religious beliefs through World Religion |
| throughout various periods of history in various parts | | | | Studies, as programs of study aim to promote |
| of the world. | | | | understanding of viewpoints of various global cultures |
| Diverse religious philosophies of various religions will be | | | | and of cultural diversity. |
| viewed in World Religion Studies with an eye toward | | | | For more information about the field of World |
| historic and cultural development with the | | | | Religion Studies, feel free to research our site for |
| understanding that fundamental human orientations at | | | | more in-depth information and resources. |
| critical periods of history provided opportunities for | | | | Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved |
| diverse development. Students of World Religion | | | | Michael Bustamante, in association with Media Positive |
| Studies will able to consider social structures of today | | | | Communications, Inc. for Notice to Publishers: Please |
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| World Religion Studies promotes cultural | | | | Website; however, ALL links must remain intact and |
| understanding, religious freedom, and an appreciation | | | | active. |
| for a wide diversity of cultural values. Buddhism, | | | | |