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Allan Hancock College

PHIL121 - Religions of the Modern World

Course Description

An introduction to the religious philosophy, beliefs and practices of six major world religions, including brief historical and cultural background on each. Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity will be studied. (F,S)

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 20 to May 20
section: 40234
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kenneth L Heiges
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 23 hours ago)
Section notes:
This is a distance learning class that requires a minimum of 3.2 hours of online participation per week, not including study or homework time. ORIENTATIONS/EXAMINATIONS: No on-site orientation or attendance is required for this course. The instructor will email students before the first day of class with the course syllabus. Students may contact the instructor kheiges@hancockcollege.edu All exams are online, no on-site attendance is required.
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Fall 2025 - Semester

Oct 13 to Dec 6
section: 20531
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Kenneth L Heiges
Live Seat Count: 13 available seats - (3 months ago)
Section notes:
This is a distance learning class that requires a minimum of 6.8 hours of online participation per week, not including study or homework time. ORIENTATIONS/EXAMINATIONS: The orientation information may be found on the course's Canvas website. Students may contact the instructor at kheiges@hancockcollege.edu All exams are online; no on-site attendance is required.
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