For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity
Outcomes are in accordance with the 2019 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify principal texts, central religious figures and ideas of major world religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
- Demonstrate knowledge of beliefs, practices, and values of major world religions.
- Describe historical narratives and cultural expressions of major world religions.
- Analyze concepts and issues basic to the study of major world religions in a comparative framework.
- Explain the implications of beliefs and practices with respect to religions in a religiously diverse world.
- Evaluate definitions of religions.
- The Religious Response
- Indigenous Sacred Ways
- Far Eastern Religions
- Middle Eastern Religions
- New Religious Movements
- Religion at the Turn of the Century
- Lecture
- Class Discussion
- Videos
- Maps
- Other Audio Visuals
- Religious Texts and Textbook
- Various Handouts
- Power Point
- Audio Visual Aids
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- Tests
- Class Participation
- Written Assignments
- Written Assignments
- Class Participation
- Tests
- Written Assignments
- Class Participation
- Tests
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.