History of Religions Course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of religious history, focusing on major traditions, analytical methods, and contemporary applications in South Africa, equipping learners with critical thinking and practical skills for interfaith and community engagement.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This History of Religions Course provides a concise, research-based overview of major traditions, methods, and debates. Learn to evaluate sources, interpret sacred texts, and track historical shifts, conflicts, and collaborations. Develop practical skills in archival research, fieldwork, interfaith engagement, and report writing, and emerge equipped to create informed, ethical, community-focused projects in modern South African cities.
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Develop skills
- Historical source critique: swiftly evaluate religious texts and online data quality.
- Comparative religion analysis: track change, syncretism, and reform across traditions.
- Ethical fieldwork design: plan respectful, non-exploitative research in South African cities.
- Interfaith programme planning: develop concise, evidence-based dialogue activities.
- Scholarly writing mastery: produce clear, well-referenced reports on religious history.
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