REL 2300 World Religions study guide fully covered docs

REL 2300 World Religions study guide fully covered docs 3 traditional pilgrimage destinations: Mecca, Vatican, Jerusalem, Ganges River, Benares, Rome 2 non-traditional (contemporary) pilgrimage destinations: Statue of Liberty (USA), Mount Rushmore (USA), Grand Canyon (USA), Washington D.C. Theosophy: A new religious movement , a spirit movement in 19th century started in America, reactive movement.Wisdom of gods 1870
- Helena Blavatsky- New Revelation Sect Founded NYC- Founder sets her info from spirit gurus called Mahatmas Substantive Definition of Religions, and give exampleDefines religion by what it does-Rudolf Otto-Religion is the experience of the Holy Maitreya: The Buddha of the future who will bring a new paradisal era. He was transformed from the lean, elegant, and poised Buddha to the Chinese Buddha (Miluo) who signifies an earthier new age. World Parliament of Religions: (1893) in Chicago - Hinduism brought into world spotlight, Swami Vivekananda representative(hero figure) 1st formal one --- 1893Actual legit one -- 1988 where people of Vivekanandanta Vedanta Society of Chicago suggested a centennial celebration of the 1st formal one in 1893