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Introduction to World Religions
- Provider
- Prometric
- Format
- Multiple-choice; one correct answer and three incorrect options
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 100.
- Time limit
- 2 hours
Examination outline
Definition and Origins of Religion (5%)
- Basic dimensions of religion
- Approaches to religion
Indigenous Religions (5%)
- Native North American traditions
- Native Central and South American traditions
- Native West African traditions
- Native Middle Eastern traditions
- Central Asian and Siberian Traditions
Hinduism (11%)
- Historical Development
- Major traditions
- Doctrine and Practice
Buddhism (11%)
- Historical development
- Major traditions
- Doctrine and practice
Confucianism (5%)
- Historical development
- Doctrine and practice
Daoism (4%)
- Historical development
- Doctrine and practice
Shintoism (4%)
- Historical development
- Doctrine and practice
Judaism (11%)
- Historical development
- Denominations
- Doctrine and practice
Christianity (17%)
- Historical development
- Major traditions
- Doctrine and practice
Islam (17%)
- Historical Development
- Major traditions
- Doctrine and practice
Religious Movements and Syncretism (10%)
- Before 1000 C.E.
- After 1000 C.E.
- Contemporary Religious Movements
Examination sources
- Introduction to World Religions official examination page
Exam Information, Download Fact Sheet hyperlink targeting https://getcollegecredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Intro-World-Relig-1.pdf
- DSST Introduction to World Religions fact sheet
p. 1, EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE, adoption statement and I–III
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p. 2, EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE continued, IV–XI
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p. 3, REFERENCES, status and selection instruction
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p. 3, SAMPLE QUESTIONS, format statement
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p. 1, EXAM INFORMATION, question total and time
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p. 1, CREDIT RECOMMENDATIONS
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