HUMI 9
Introduction to Comparative Religion
Course Description
An interdisciplinary examination and comparison of the religious dimensions of human life: history, terminology, emotional experiences, concepts, attitudes, images, material expressions, conflicts, myths, metaphors, symbols, perceptions of nature and the natural environment and rituals relating to the particular social context of each tradition. Emphasis will be placed on the numerous practices and perspectives of women and men throughout time and from different cultures regarding their sense of the sacred.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49920 | HUMI 9 | 50Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Gening Jin | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-05-18 to 2026-06-26.
Footnote:
HUMI-009.-50Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. This is a 6-week class and begins the week of May 18, 2026. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Living Religions (RRPHE) (10th Edition) Fisher ISBN: 9780135572139 | Textbook | Required | $159.98 | $120.00 | $79.99 | $79.99 |
| Taste of Transcendence Galindo ISBN: 9781734563108 | Textbook | Required | $24.99 | $18.75 | ||
| Pearson eText for Living Religions -- Instant Access (10th Edition) Fisher ISBN: 9780137501687 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $54.96 | |||
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.