本課程規劃為通識人文學科領域的共同必修課程，從生命的靈性需求與關懷的視野出發，課程目標放置在讓學生瞭解宗教對人類個人與社會發展的影響；宗教對生命歷程的詮釋與義意；以及台灣地區主要宗教之起源、內涵和影響，期待培養學生對宗教與生命領域探索的興趣。最終目的期待協助學生在這多元文化的社會中，經由對宗教的瞭解與素養，可以選擇建立適當的生活目標與價值觀，並積極的在生活中實踐。
學生修完本課程後可以得到以下能力：
(一) 瞭解宗教與靈性人類生活的影響；
(二) 瞭解台灣地區主要宗教的起源、發展與對台灣社會的影響；
(三) 瞭解台灣地區不同宗教儀式與實踐對生命的詮釋、關懷意涵；
(四) 具備對不同宗教世界觀與文化的欣賞與尊重；
(五) 具備建立適當生活目標與價值觀的能力。

This course is planned as a common required course in the field of general humanities. Starting from the perspective of spiritual needs and care of life, the goal of the course is to enable students to understand the impact of religion on human personal and social development; the interpretation and meaning of religion on the life course; and the origin, connotation and influence of major religions in Taiwan. It is expected to cultivate students' interest in exploring the fields of religion and life. The ultimate goal is to help students in this multicultural society, through their understanding and literacy of religion, choose to establish appropriate life goals and values, and actively practice them in life.
After completing this course, students can acquire the following abilities:
(1) Understand the impact of religion and spirituality on human life;
(2) Understand the origin, development and impact of major religions in Taiwan on Taiwan society;
(3) Understand the interpretation and caring implications of different religious rituals and practices in Taiwan;
(4) Appreciation and respect for different religious worldviews and cultures;
(5) Have the ability to establish appropriate life goals and values.

(一) 瑪麗‧派特‧費雪著，尤淑雅譯，1999，《二十一世紀宗教》。台北：城邦文化事業。
(二) 輔仁大學宗教學系編，2006，《宗教概論》。台北：五南圖書。

(1) "Religion in the Twenty-First Century" by Mary Pat Fisher, translated by You Shuya, 1999. Taipei: City-State Cultural Affairs.
(2) Editor, Department of Religious Studies, Fu Jen Catholic University, 2006, "Introduction to Religion". Taipei: Wunan Books.