REL 101
INTRODUCTION TO RELIGION

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of Religion 101 is to offer an objective presentation of the beliefs and practices of the major religions of the world of both past and present. This study will be concerned with the origin and founding of particular religions, the historical development of each, and the existing forms of living religions of the present day.

It is hoped that the student will approach this course with objectivity, seeking to be critical without bias, inquiring with sympathy and tolerance, and that he will come to an appreciation of the religious quest of the people of different heritages and cultures.

This course offers three (3) hours of academic credit.

MID-COURSE TEST AND FINAL EXAMINATION

The student will take a Mid-Course Test and Final Examination at a physical location in a college or university setting. Detailed instructions and Mid-Course Test and Final Examination applications are included in the online syllabus. Information regarding tests and procedures can be found in General Information.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Nolan E. Shepard

TEXTBOOKS

The Ole Miss Bookstore currently stocks the textbooks needed for Independent Study courses. Click here to order textbooks online. Select the term, department, and course number. Select “I Study” for the section number. To order by phone, call 662-915-7137 and be sure to indicate that you are ordering textbooks for an Independent Study course.

To apply for the course, go here.

If you need assistance or have additional questions please email us at indstudy@olemiss.edu.