# Studying religion 101

_Course · The Kurdish Cooperation Organization · https://kurds.global/learn/courses/studying-religion-101/_

How scholars study religions and beliefs from the outside, with respect and without endorsing any.

## Record

- **Code**: KCO-FTH-06
- **School**: Faiths
- **Levels**: F
- **Hours**: 6 · estimated hours
- **Format**: Self-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.
- **State**: outlined
- **Run**: built
- **Modules**: What is religious studies? · Words and categories · Freedom of religion or belief · Studying with communities
- **Outcomes**: Explain the academic study of religion and how it differs from theology. · Use neutral terms for beliefs, practices and communities. · Describe freedom of religion or belief in international law.

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- [The Academy](https://kurds.global/learn/)