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For technical assistance:

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COMPARATIVE RELIGION

Comparative Religion PHI 114-176(Online)

3 Credit Hours

(June 1 to August 9)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduces students to the similarities and differences among concepts predominant in the major world religions, comparing sociological, philosophical, and phenomenological similarities between major world faiths. Designed to transfer to any four-year college philosophy, religious studies or humanities department.

Course Notes:  Please feel free to contact me with any questions via Vista email or even by phone.  This course is online and will require you to study on your own, read and process the required material, and interact with your classmates online.  You must be “self-motivated” in order to keep up!

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Darrell Dooyema

Phone

719 360-6147

E-mail

Use the Vista Site or ddooyema@gmail.com

Fax

Mailbox Location

2nd floor classroom building

Other

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·         Send/receive mail

·         Download files to your computer and then open them

·         Basic word processing skills 

·         Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or reference the help page with Information on Blackboard Vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

Molloy, Michael. Experiencing the World’s Religions, 4^th ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 2006.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Professor will supply additional links and online readings.

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·         Supported Web-browser

·         Supported version of Java

·         To confirm your software is supported, run the Browser Check at http://online.ccaurora.edu

·         You can find detailed information on hardware/software support and information on the Technical issues page.

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Go to the Blackboard Vista orientation site first.  Get familiar with the Web-CT software, then go to the website for this particular course. Click on the “Getting Started” folder at the Home page, and there you will know what assignments are due first.  Find the syllabus first and make sure you read all of the information and assignments included there.  Also, look in the discussion tab to begin interacting with your classmates.

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

N/A

OTHER INFORMATION:

Need to be able to open up Word attachments and PDF files. Please make sure to keep up with weekly assignments so you don’t get behind in the course.  This online environment will require you to pace yourself, and to continue with assignments, quizzes, and discussions without the presence of the instructor in the classroom asking you for the answer!  You need to be able to be self-motivated and to seek help if you need it.  Please be aware that the instructor will always be available to answer questions and assist you in any aspect of this course by email or online chat!