In this class, we'll explore the world's seven most important religious traditions, thinking about important issues that, far too often, are shoved into the background. We'll be reading selections from some of the most important works ever written, and you'll have the chance to share your ideas on these works both in class and on this blog.
To get started, here's a test of the History 492 blog system. If you don't already have one, please create for yourself a "Blogger" account by following the instructions at http://www.blogger.com/. Be sure to create a blogger profile which includes your e-mail address. Otherwise, I can't reply directly to your post.
To make sure your e-mail address is accessible to me, please log on to your blogger account. Click "edit profile" (toward the top on the right). Then click the box that says to make your e-mail address accessible.
When you have created your blogger account and your profile, click the "comments" link below, and answer one (1) of the following questions:
- What is religion? Why is it important?
- What religious figure do you find the most interesting and why?
- Which religious text do you find the most interesting and why?
- Why do you think religion is much less studied in school than it used to be?
