Provides students with the most current picture of religion in this dynamic part of the world. Ex.___

Demonstrates the importance of women in their faiths. Ex.___

Exposes students to the full range of worldviews, showing how, whether traditional or secular, they define the human values that drive the engines of both continuity and change worldwide. Ex.___

Enables students to understand the dynamics of each tradition, and to see that although the various traditions may all share similar aspects, they each assign varying levels of importance to specific areas. Ex.___

Helps students visualize the range and context of each tradition. Ex.___

Introduces students to contemporary trends in religion. Ex.___

Shows students how an on-going study of worldviews can enrich their personal lives by helping them to better understand not only current global events, but the diversity they may encounter in everyday situations in their local communities. Ex.___