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  • Religion is something we are born into and little thought, if any, is given to other religious faiths until we are much older. I believe that compulsory and unbiased religious history should be a subject at school level (would that this were possible around the world). Hopefully this would lead to greater understanding and acceptance of other faiths and a freedom from religious fanaticism and bias. I thank the authors for their considerable effort in putting this course together.

  • A very interesting course. I now have a better understanding of all religions. It will make me more tolerant of other beliefs.

  • The course covered all areas of interest to me. I was recovering from major surgery in the early stages and it was a great distraction.

  • I must agree totally with those who have praised the quality integrity and information in this course. What a great world this would be if this level of discussion and understanding could be adopted by participants in all religions and all ways of life. Sincere thanks to Peter, Gwen and Henry and all who contributed to the discussion board.

  • U3A Online is a wonderful tool for those of us who are somewhat isolated but wish to keep the brain active in our later years. Thanks to all involved, tutors, volunteers and other students. I have completed two courses and will immediately look for another to do!

  • Great course. Loads of information.

  • Thanks to everyone for the courses. I am a teacher Aide working in a Special School with disadvantaged students and so enjoy studying something different from my work week although at the school we have a huge variety of religions both with the students and also the staff. We are a very multicultural school. I love it and have enjoyed discussions with other staff who practise various religions. Well done to all at 3UAOL.

  • A truly wonderful course for everyone. I have learned so much over the past nine weeks and am sorry the course has finished. My studies are not. I think this course is one for everyone who is interested in the history of religion. And anyone who wants to take a fascinating journey back through time.

  • The course was very thorough and interesting. I need to re-read the material so I can digest it further. The content was excellent - it certainly achieved its objectives and more.

  • The course was very thorough and interesting. I need to reread the material so I can digest it further. The content was excellent. - It certainly achieved its objectives and more.

  • A truly wonderful course for everyone. I have learned so much over the past nine weeks and am sorry the course has finished. My studies are not. I think this course is one for everyone who is interested in the history of religion. And anyone who wants to take a fascinating journey back through time

  • The material was extremely interesting and very well presented. I needed something to exercise my brain again and this certainly did that. I shall follow up the course with more reading about the subject matter.

  • I enjoy the online courses as I am in a small regional area and I miss the intellectual content which was available in my U3A in Sydney. I am trying to interest other members of Alpine.

  • I thought the course was very in depth for non-students, but I certainly enjoyed it and got a lot out of it.

  • I found the course was great even though at times we had storms and the computer was playing up. The course was very interesting. I would recommend it to any who want to gain an understanding of how, what and where the many diverse religions came into existence from or what made them be founded.

  • The explaining of the course material helped me to understand why I and other people may consider our belief in a God or a person one wants to follow. The interaction and input of other students helped me greatly to gain a more complete picture without bigotry or pressure I found in church groups

  • The course inspired me. The challenge of having to post contributions was the motivation to exert the brain. I was grateful for the contributions of the tutors who gave me the feeling that someone cared.

  • I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for this wonderful course. The information is, of course, available through general reading, but not in concentrated form as this is. It has filled the gaps in my perspective of this, for me all-consuming, subject. As my life trundles along I can’t help identifying the spiritual connotation of ordinary life events.

  • I am using the course as a point of reference. I am a Humanist Funeral Celebrant. Having an overview of all types of religions enables me to be aware of other people’s beliefs...ignorance can sometimes offend

  • My original purpose was to find out more of the three main religions, Judaism,Christianity, Islam, and this I did. Along the way I learned the origin and background of these religions. The history of the ancient emergence of myth, rituals etc into religions was quite fascinating.,especially Zoroastrianism. In many ways so similar to the Big Three. Enjoyed it!

  • Unfortunately, I was overseas on a sudden business trip for most of the course so was unable to contribute to discussions. I have now read the course and am impressed with the quality of research and presentation. Course Leader, Gwen Banks, is now aware of these circumstances and my very high regard for her course.

  • I am thoroughly enjoying the course. My only regrets are that I feel there is so much to learn and I find it easy to get bogged down and I have to make myself move onto the next unit.

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