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Introduction to World Religions: Understanding the nature and scope of world religions as complex systems of beliefs, practices, rituals, and ethical teachings that shape individuals and societies.Hinduism: Studying the foundational texts, beliefs, practices, and philosophical traditions of Hinduism, including concepts such as dharma, karma, samsara, moksha, and the diversity of Hindu religious expression.Buddhism: Exploring the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, the development of Buddhist schools and sects, key concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, nirvana, and the nature of reality according to different Buddhist traditions.Judaism: Examining the historical development, religious texts, rituals, and ethical teachings of Judaism, including the concepts of covenant, Torah, monotheism, ethical monotheism, and the significance of Jewish identity and community.Christianity: Studying the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the development of Christian doctrine and theology, key Christian scriptures, sacraments, Christian ethics, and the diversity of Christian denominations and traditions.Islam: Exploring the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, the foundational texts of Islam (the Quran and Hadith), the Five Pillars of Islam, Islamic theology, ethics, and the diversity of Islamic sects and schools of thought.Sikhism: Understanding the history, beliefs, practices, and ethical teachings of Sikhism, including the teachings of the Sikh Gurus, the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh code of conduct, and the principles of equality, justice, and service.Taoism and Confucianism: Examining the philosophical and religious traditions of Taoism and Confucianism in Chinese culture, including key concepts such as the Tao, yin and yang, Confucian virtues, filial piety, and the Way of Heaven.