TransfermaticHIST at Santa Monica College

    HIST 53 - The History of Religion

    Recent Professors
    Ross M. A., Ryza S. V., Press P. L., Frand L., Nicholls J., Bolelli D., Ardell J. B., Lewis K. and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Cal-GETC Area 3B (Humanities) This course surveys major themes and trends in the history of religion from prehistoric times to the present. Analyzing the essential principles and global historical context of such religions as Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and tribal and contemporary religions, it addresses the cultural, political, social and other roles religion has played throughout history.
    Usually Held
    Fri 9:30am–10:45am, Mon 1:30pm–3:20pm, Mon 11:30am–1:50pm, Tue 12:30pm–2:20pm