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- Accredited by: CiQCPD Qualification Standards
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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course Description:Gain a deeper understanding of global belief systems with this enriching course on Comparative Religion. Explore the origins, practices, and philosophies of major world religions, uncover shared values and key differences, and develop cultural and spiritual literacy to engage respectfully in our diverse world.
Course Modules:
Module 01: Introduction to Comparative Religion
– Definition, purpose, and significance of studying religion comparatively
– Historical and academic approaches
Module 02: Indigenous and Folk Religions
– Animism, shamanism, and tribal beliefs
– Rituals, traditions, and cultural significance
Module 03: Eastern Religions
– Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism
– Core philosophies, scriptures, and practices
Module 04: Abrahamic Religions
– Judaism, Christianity, Islam
– Historical development, doctrines, and rituals
Module 05: Asian Religions
– Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism
– Key teachings, moral systems, and cultural roles
Module 06: New Religious Movements
– Modern spiritualities and alternative faiths
– Scientology, Baha’i, New Age beliefs
Module 07: Comparative Themes in Religions
– Concepts of God/divinity, salvation, ethics, life after death
– Symbols, rituals, and sacred texts across traditions
Module 08: Interactions and Influences
– Religion and politics, religion and science
– Interfaith dialogue and globalisation
Module 09: Critiques and Challenges
– Secularism, atheism, and religious criticism
– Contemporary issues: extremism, reform, pluralism
Why Choose Us?
- Holistic and balanced overview of major world religions
- Encourages respectful dialogue and global understanding
- Flexible online learning with expert-designed modules
- Certificate of completion to enhance academic or professional profile
Eligibility / Requirements
Eligibility / Requirements:
- Open to learners of all backgrounds
- Ideal for students, educators, or those with a personal interest in religion
- No previous theological knowledge required
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Religious Studies Instructor , Interfaith Coordinator , Cultural Advisor , Chaplaincy Assistant , Community Outreach Worker , Academic Research AssistantAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.
Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
