Cultures and Religions

The course: - provides students with knowledge and understanding of the methodological, critical, and applied aspects of the History of Religions, with a specific focus on peace studies. It introduces regional and thematic perspectives where research projects relevant to the discipline are active or may be developed, and highlights the diversity of fields in which disciplinary competencies can be applied, especially regarding the complex relationship between religion and peace (Descriptor 1); - develops students' ability to independently relate what they have learned to other academic fields—historical, literary, artistic, cultural heritage, economic, political, and religious studies—particularly with reference to material and immaterial symbols, religious traditions, and ritual activities (Descriptor 2); - enables students to apply the acquired knowledge and specialized terminology in support of transversal skills such as independent judgment and communication abilities (Descriptors 3–5).