University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

THE 405 Comparing Religions of the World

This course focuses on the comparative study of religions. It will investigate the definition of “religion” and then analyze several traditions in the context of this definition. Finally, it will compare these traditions to one another with regard to certain topics, such as worship, the soul, and the place of women. 

Cross Listed Courses

THE 305

Prerequisite

THE 105 and THE 205