This is one of the most informative course we offer. It is packed full of information about different religions with an emphasis on interfaith studies. There are discourses about different stories between the religions, an overview of the different similarities and differences and so much more.

It is very well formatted in HTML, so if you can receive it that way, you would get more out of it.

At the Universal Life Church Seminary, we are doing what we can to offer our ministers the education and training they want and deserve. Take advantage of this amazing and affordable opportunity and receive a Masters degree in the process.

Why comparative religion? A firm grounding in comparative religion allows an individual to perceive the truth that is within all traditions. As ministers, we need to respond to those we are called to serve. Individuals come to us from many walks of life, many cultures and religious backgrounds. It is important that we have a framework and information to draw upon so that we can be of the most help. We need to communicate with those who come to us for guidance within a context they can understand. We, as human beings, have a tendency to address everything from our own perspective and assume that those we talk to understand our words as we mean them. We all have had experiences where this has backfired. .

It is imperative that as ministers, we make every effort to communicate from the perspective of those we serve. This requires us to stretch and become more holistic in our approach and dissemination of The Word. For example, we may personally feel more comfortable and natural speaking in terms of angels; it is not so difficult to learn to use the word dakini