Why not ‘World Religions’?
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Learn about the classification of ‘World Religions’ and the reasons behind it in this free course. Explore different ways of understanding religion and the consequences of classifying religions. Expand your knowledge with the Open University’s Religious Studies courses.
The idea that there are five or six ‘major’ or ‘world’ religions is so common that it seems natural to us today. What makes something a ‘World Religion’? Why do we group some religions in this way? You’ll explore these questions in this free course. You’ll also look at the potential issues with classifying religions like this and why scholars are increasingly moving away from talking about ‘World Religions’.
Interested in taking your learning further? You might find it helpful to explore the Open University’s Religious Studies courses and qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Identify some different ways in which religion can be understood
Understand the historical reasons behind classifying some traditional religions as World Religions
Describe the contemporary consequences of how religions are classified.
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