In this unit, students will learn about the major religions, ancient and modern: Indigenous traditions, Egypt and Mesopotamia, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism. History, texts, beliefs and practices are outlined to provide a foundation using the lens of lived religion. Fundamental skills and methodologies of the discipline are integrated into the program.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Studies in Religion |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Christopher Humphrey Hartney, christopher.hartney@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Doru Costache, doru.costache@sydney.edu.au |
Daniel Tower, daniel.tower@sydney.edu.au | |
Jay Johnston, jay.johnston@sydney.edu.au | |
Christopher Humphrey Hartney, christopher.hartney@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Gregory Uzelac, gregory.uzelac@sydney.edu.au |