Introduction to World Religions
-DSST Test
Introduction to
World Religions DSST Test Version 2
The DSST exams above contain
269 multiple-choice practice test questions with study guides (detailed explanations).
The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 upper or lower level
college credits for this exam.
Studying, and passing, the practice tests above will allow you to
confidently take and pass your Introduction to World Religions DSST test. The
overall key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to
pass your test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.
Course Information and Overview
This exam covers material that is typically taught in a semester introductory-level college course. The multiple-choice DANTES/DSST exam consists of about 110 questions and allows two hours to complete.
The Introduction to World Religions DANTES/DSST exam contains questions that come from the following topics:
- Definition and Origins of Religion (6%)
Religion basic dimensions
Religion and their approaches
- Indigenous Religions (6%)
Native West African traditions and beliefs
Native South American traditions and beliefs
Native North American traditions and beliefs
Native Middle Eastern traditions and beliefs
Hellenic and Roman traditions and beliefs
Shintoism
- Hinduism (10%)
Historical development and advancement
Doctrine, practice, and beliefs
- Buddhism (10%)
Historical development and advancement
Major traditions and philosophies.
Doctrine and practice, and beliefs
- Confucianism (6%)
Historical development and advancement
Doctrine and practice, and beliefs
- Taoism (4%)
Historical development and advancement
Doctrine and practice, and beliefs
- Judaism (16%)
Historical development and advancement
Denominations
Doctrine and practice, and beliefs
- Christianity (18%)
Historical development and advancement
Major traditions and philosophies.
Doctrine and practice, and beliefs
- Islam (16%)
Historical development and advancement
Major traditions and philosophies.
Doctrine and practice, and beliefs
- Religious Movements (8%)
Before 1000 A.D.
After 1000 A.D.
Complete information and a fact sheet (PDF Format) of what is covered is available from
Prometric.