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Both exams cover material that would be typically taught in an upper-level, interdisciplinary course at the undergraduate level. You must have knowledge and understanding of the major world religions as viewed in their social and historical context; be able to apply concepts drawn from sociology, psychology, and philosophy; as well as to compare and analyze religious beliefs and practices
The DSST/DANTES exam is multiple choice with a two-hour time limit, and the Excelsior exam is an essay format to be complete within three hours.
Topics covered in this course are:
- Religion
- Basic dimensions of religion
- Approaches to religion
- Primal Religions
- Native North American traditions
- Native West African traditions
- Hinduism
- Historical development
- Major themes
- Jainism
- Buddhism
- Historical development
- Major themes
- Confucianism
- Historical development
- Major themes
- Taoism
- Shinto
- Judaism
- Historical development
- Major themes
- Christianity
- Historical development
- Islam
- Historical development
- Major themes
(Taken from “Excelsior College Examination Content Guide for Religions of the World,” Excelsior College Examinations, ©2007, and taken from “Introduction to World Religions,” Dantes Subject Standardized Tests, The Chauncey Group International, ©2000.)
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