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REL101: Religion, Ethics, and Society is a General Studies course that examines the relationship between religion, moral values, and social life in contemporary societies. The course explores how religious beliefs, ethical systems, and cultural traditions influence human behavior, social institutions, and public life. It introduces students to major religious traditions and ethical perspectives, with particular attention to their roles in shaping attitudes toward justice, human dignity, social responsibility, and community life.

The course adopts a critical and academic approach, encouraging students to analyze religion as a social and ethical phenomenon rather than as devotional instruction. Key themes include morality and ethics, religion and culture, religion and social change, interfaith relations, and the role of religion in addressing contemporary social challenges.

By the end of the course, students will be able to engage thoughtfully with religious and ethical issues, demonstrate respect for diversity of belief, and apply ethical reasoning to social and civic contexts relevant to African and global societies.