GLOBAL THEOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE FOR MISSIONS Name: BOBONGHA YANNICK-NUEL DINNYUY Course Title: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS Course Compiler & Lecturer: DR. DOMINIC ENYA NSAN Objectives of the Course: The course aims at achieving the following objectives; To discuss the writings and sources of authority of the world religions. To appreciate more fully the depth of searching for the eternal reality of God. To evaluate the main strengths and weaknesses of each religion and compare it to the relevant features of Christianity. To realize more fully the complex problem involved in the communication of the gospel to men of other religions. Purpose of the Course: The purpose of this course is to equip students to be able to bridge the gap between Christianity and other religions and present the gospel to men of other religions without necessarily creating conflicts. Key Concepts: Some key concepts in this course include: African traditional religion, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Religion, Belief, Sacrifice, Prayer, Rites 1 Conclusion: Indeed, this course on; Comparative Religions by Dr. Dominic Enya Nsan was found to be more interesting and soul transforming. The lessons drawn from this course will greatly help to appreciate the importance of building tolerance for people of other religions through my understanding of their religious beliefs. This will go a long way to help me to use the bridges their beliefs have with Christianity to present the gospel of Christ to men from other religions. 2