Religion
2 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Winter 2027
REL 103 World Religions
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an intensive analysis of religions as cultural systems. The origin, history, and interpretation of religious ideas in the major religions of the Eastern and Western worlds will be discussed, emphasizing the contributions each has made to the cultural development of humankind. Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Confucianism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam will be studied.
REL 107 The Principle Teachings of Buddhism
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will present the principle teachings and philosophies of Buddhism. The three Paths of Buddhism, Therevada, Mahayana and Vajarayana Buddhism will be studied. Students will examine concepts such as "The Three Principle Paths," "Higher Knowledge" (Abhidharmakosha), meditation, karma, and role of the Dalai Lama. Students will also compare and contrast Buddhism with other major religions of the world.