Five great religions of the world: part 1

Weekly sessions (Wednesdays 6.00pm - 7.30pm)

◾26th February: Session 1: Introduction ;
Hinduism Vedic period : pre-Aryan and Aryan culture
Renouncer tradition

◾4th March: Session 2: Hinduism
Classical period: Growth of theistic tradition Literature Gods

◾11th March: Session 3: Buddhism
Scripture The Buddha and his fundamental teachings

◾18th March: Session 4: Buddhism
Early development Expansion Division

◾25th March: Session 5: Judaism
The Hebrew Bible Early (traditional) history

Online support

This course will be supported by our virtual learning environment (VLE). You will be able to download course material, contact your tutor and talk to fellow students via the web at a time and place that’s convenient to you. To gain access to the VLE you will need to provide a valid email address when registering for the course.

Entry requirements

No academic qualification is required, and most courses are suitable for students who are new to the subject.

All teaching is in English (unless a foreign-language course). If your first language is not English, you need to satisfy yourself that you have the required near-native command of the language to get the maximum benefit from studying with ICE.

This course takes place at the Faculty of Divinity on the Sidgwick Site.

Getting here

The Sidgwick site can be accessed using the Madingley Hall shuttle bus from the Station to West Road, or by other public transport. Please contact the reception desk at ICE for more details.