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Exploring World Religions: Beliefs, Practices and Traditions

Discover the core beliefs, rituals and cultural traditions of the world’s major religions. This course offers a respectful, accessible introduction to faiths including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism, helping you understand their histories, festivals and everyday practices.

150 min5 modulesBeginner friendly
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Free to take. This course does not use any Learning Credits.

What you’ll be able to do

By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the key beliefs and traditions of at least five major world religions and compare their approaches to worship, community and daily life.

Course outline

A clear route from first principles to practical confidence

  1. 01

    Understanding Religion and Its Role in Culture

    • What is Religion? Definitions and Approaches
    • The Role of Ritual and Symbol in Faith Traditions
    • How Religion Influences Daily Life and Values
  2. 02

    Abrahamic Faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam

    • Judaism: Covenant, Torah and Festivals
    • Christianity: Jesus, Scripture and Denominations
    • Islam: The Five Pillars, Quran and Community
  3. 03

    Dharmic Traditions: Hinduism, Buddhism and Beyond

    • Hinduism: Gods, Karma and the Caste System
    • Buddhism: The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path
    • Sikhism and Jainism: Core Beliefs and Practices
  4. 04

    Rituals, Festivals and Sacred Spaces

    • Festivals of Light: Diwali, Hanukkah and Eid
    • Rites of Passage: Birth, Marriage and Death
    • Sacred Spaces: Temples, Churches, Mosques and Synagogues
  5. 05

    Religion in the Modern World

    • Religion and Science: Conflict or Coexistence?
    • Interfaith Dialogue: Building Understanding Across Traditions
    • Religion in a Globalised Society: Challenges and Opportunities