Course Detail
REL 101 Introduction to ReligionREL 101 IS Sec 5, University of Mississippi 3 credit hours |
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Instructor Information: |
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Instructor name: My name is Dr. Mary Thurlkill, Professor of Religion, specializing in medieval Christianity and Islam. I am thrilled that you have chosen to take REL 101, which provides a basic introduction to 6 of the world's major religious traditions. With a Sikh Temple in Tupelo; a variety of Orthodox Christian churches in Memphis; and several Hindu temples throughout Mississippi, religious diversity clearly plays an important part of our contemporary world. In this class, we will strive both to understand and appreciate a variety of religious identities. |
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Contact Information: |
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If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the Email Your Instructor link in the Lessons or Content page. NOTE: Whenever sending email, please be sure to indicate your course title and number in the subject line. You can expect a response within 72 hours, although it may be longer on weekends. Many instructors reply within 24 hours. For lesson or test administration issues, please contact the iStudy department: The University of Mississippi Phone: (662) 915-7313, toll-free (877) 915-7313 |
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Course Description |
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This course provides and introduction to Religious Studies as a discipline and a survey of some of the world's religions including Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese Religions, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. |
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Textbook Information: |
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Textbook information will be provided upon enrollment in your iStudy course. |
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Course Objectives: |
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Learning Outcomes (broadly defined by the University of Mississippi and the College of Liberal Arts):
Course Objectives (specifically for this course and more precisely defined in our weekly folders). After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Course Outline: |
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This course consists of 8 instructional lessons. You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Lesson | Lesson Topics | Due for Grades | Suggested Pacing Guide (if you want to complete the course in a traditional semester) |
Start Here | *You MUST complete the syllabus quiz as soon as you have access to your Blackboard course. This is mandatory to verify your attendance.* NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. | Syllabus Quiz | Week 1 |
0 | Course Introduction/Resources | Discussion board | Week 1 |
1 | Introduction to Religion | Quiz, Project #1 |
Week 1 |
2 | Introduction to Religious Studies | Practice Quiz | Week 2 |
3 | Hinduism | Essay #1, Quiz #1 |
Weeks 3-4 |
4 | Buddhism | Essay #2, Project #2 |
Weeks 5-6 |
5 | Chinese Religions | Essay #3, Quiz #2 |
Weeks 7-8 |
Proctored Mid Term Exam | All assignments that come before the exam must be submitted. | Proctored Midterm Exam to be completed before proceeding | Week 8 |
MIDPOINT OF COURSE | You are encouraged reach the midpoint of your course by the date specified in your information. | All lesson assignments or exams needed to reach the midpoint of the course | The exact date the semester students are encouraged to reach the midpoint is specified in their registration information. |
6 | Judaism | Project #3, Essay #4 | Weeks 9-10 |
7 | Christianity | Project #4, Essay #5, Quiz #3 | Weeks 11-12 |
8 | Islam & Final Project Submission | Project #5 Final Project |
Weeks 13-15 |
Final Exam | Be sure all prior assignments have been submitted prior to submitting this Final Exam | Final Exam To be submitted to finalize credit |
Week 15 |
Grading: |
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We use an A/B/C/D/F grading scheme (no +/- ). For minors in Religious Studies, you must have a C (or better) in REL courses to count toward the degree (no C-). I try my very best to score all assignments within one week GRADING SCALE: GRADE BREAKDOWN FAILURE TO PASS THE FINAL EXAM WILL RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE COURSE. You must submit the lessons required to take the course exam(s). Lessons required but not submitted will receive a grade of zero. For the final exam, all coursework must be submitted and graded. |