Corey Stephan, Ph.D.

Last updated on November 30, 2025

Core Materials

• GitHub Folder
  • Students and colleagues are welcome to make pull requests for all course materials in GitHub, including syllabi.
• Syllabus
  • Fall 2025

Dr. Stephan’s Lectures

Odysee Video Lecture Playlist (Full)

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Start: Survey and Class Information

• Welcome to Introduction to Religious Studies (RELS 1301) with Dr. Corey Stephan
• Introduction to Religious Studies (RELS 1301) Syllabus and Class Bones (Fall 2025)

1 – What is Religion? What is Religious Studies? Why do we study Religion?

• What is Religion? Why study Religion? Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (Module 1)

2 – Abrahamic Monotheisms (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)

• Abrahamic Monotheisms – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (Module 2)

3 – Judaism

• Judaism – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 3)

4 – Christianity

• Christianity – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 4)

5 – Islam

• Islam – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 5)

6 – Abrahamic Field Trip (to Synagogue or Church/Parish or Mosque)

• How should I do the Abrahamic Worship/Event Field Trip? Dr. Stephan’s Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 6)

7 – Asian Traditions (Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, and Buddhism)

• Asian Religions – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 7)

8 – Hinduism

• Hinduism – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 8)

9 – Sikhism

• Sikhism – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 9)

10 – Taoism

• Taoism – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 10)

11 – Buddhism

• Buddhism – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 11)

12 – Asian Field Trip (to Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, or Buddhist Temple/Gathering Space)

• How should I do the Asian Worship/Event Field Trip (to a Hindu, Sikh, Taoist, or Buddhist Temple/Gathering Space)? Dr. Stephan’s Guide, Big Ideas, & Q&A (RELS 1301 – Module 12) (Live Class Recording)

13 – Native American Traditions

• Native American Traditions – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 13)

14 – Religion and the Human Quest for Truth

• Religion and the Human Quest for Truth – Dr. Stephan’s Study Guide and Big Ideas (RELS 1301 – Module 14)

Finish: Survey and Explorations