Comparative Religion

The main reason I took this Comparative Religion course was due to the description found at the ULC web site: "This is one of the most informative courses we offer. It is packed full of information about different religions with an emphasis on interfaith studies." This is very true. This course is loaded with information. Not only does it provide the history and background information on all of the worlds big religions, it also includes information on some of the more obscure belief systems. The presentation format makes it easy to compare the similarities of the worlds religions. This is exactly what I wanted and this course delivered.

Since North America is predominantly Christian, it is understandable that a course of this nature would include a lot of Christian information and comparisons. Personally, I would prefer more information on the North American Indian's belief systems and a little less emphasis on Christianity. This being said, it's only my preference and I'm sure most students prefer the Christian comparisons as it makes it easier for them to relate to the information as presented.

At the end of the course, Rev. Kythera Ann indicates that future parts of this course will focus on individual religions, their unique beliefs and practices. This course does include quite a bit of detail already. I would recommend that you revise this course to include a little less detail and call it "Introduction to Comparative Religion." Then, future courses could have more descriptive names to reflect what they are to focus on rather than Part 1, Part 2, etc. Some names could be: "Religions of the world - A detailed Analysis" or "Comparative Religion - From a

Christian Perspective" and "Religions of the World - Their Unique Beliefs and Practices."

This course is presented in a much more academic format that other courses I have taken from the ULC. An "introduction" type of course can be presented in a more entertaining format that would keep the interest of those who prefer not to return to a formal study format after being away from it for several years. Those of us who are not academics require a more entertaining format to enable us to better retain the information. It should also be noted that not all students of the ULC Seminary intend on pursuing a career as a minister. Some of us are pusuing a path of personal enlightenment only.

The Rev. Kythera Ann is obviously well versed in the religions of the world. For those who were raised Christian and would like to have an in-depth study of religion and comparisons of the worlds religions from a Christian point of view, I would recommend this course and the Rev. Kythera Ann. Also, anyone who is or intends on pursuing a career as a minister whether it be full time or part time, must have this information with this kind of detail. It is your responsibility to possess all the knowledge available to enable you to do the best job you can when fulfilling your duties as a Minister. Do that which is right.

As always, the course was delivered to my e-mail address, on time and in a format that was easy to use. It remains a pleasure to interact with Rev. Amy Long and the ULC Seminary.

Best Regards

Robert Pelot

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