Corey Stephan, Ph.D.

Introduction to Religious Studies

Last updated on April 10, 2026.

Introduction to world religions and religious studies in our innately human quest for truth

University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Instructor of Record
Fall 2025

Core Materials

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

Dr. Stephan’s Lectures

Odysee Video Lecture Playlist (Full)

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Start: Survey and Class Information

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

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

3 – Judaism

4 – Christianity

5 – Islam

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

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

8 – Hinduism

9 – Sikhism

10 – Taoism

11 – Buddhism

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

13 – Native American Traditions

14 – Religion and the Human Quest for Truth

Finish: Survey and Explorations