Davis College is the second oldest Bible college in America, and is both regionally and nationally accredited. The main campus is in the Greater Binghamton Area and has been a beacon of excellence in Biblical higher  education since 1900. Because of the College's commitment to reach beyond the area of the main campus, teaching sites at churches and schools have been established in a number of places throughout New York State and beyond. It is our goal to assist the local church in its Bible teaching and ministry training programs.

June 18-20, 2009

Course: RELG 2211 World Religions (3 credits)

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Instructor: Dr. Peter Mason [ View Faculty Web Page ]
Location: Faith Baptist Church (11 Glenridge Road, Rexford, NY 12148-0206; Phone: (518) 399-2220)
Class Dates: June 18-20 (Intensive)
Class Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Cost: $375.00 (textbook extra) for Adult Education for credit; $299
(textbook extra) for High School Students for Credit; $99.00 (textbook
extra) for Life Enrichment
Payment: Students may pay via credit card by calling the Davis College Business Office at 1.800.331.4137 x 304.

Course Description:
This course surveys each of the major non-Christian religions of the world with a focus on their histories, primary tenants as distinct from Christianity, and some contemporary practices. These will include Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Protestantism, Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholicism and two major cults, Mormonism and Jehovah Witnesses. The goal of understanding each religious system is to be better prepared to dialog with those of other religions and develop communicate the Gospel to them. This will require familiarity with each religion's basic world-view and teachings as well as an understanding of the more popular mindsets and daily practices that may be typical of people who practice it.