Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Distinguish between religion, spirituality, and worldview.
• Describe the connections between witchcraft, sorcery, and magic.
• Identify the differences between deities and spirits.
• Define the concepts of a symbol and a sign.
• Explain the architectural dimensions of sacred space.
• Indicate the mythic meaning using a structural approach.
• Discuss the importance of oral tradition in religion.
• Summarize the different types of rituals.
• Outline the various stages of the rites of passage.
• State the historical and social importance of utopian religious communities.