judaism and buddhism hardly qualify as "dime-store" theology. protestantism might, actually
as it is, i think religions which demonstrate significant impact on international events should be taught. that list includes, but is not limited to
protestantism
orthodox christianity
roman and non-roman catholicism
judaism
islam
buddhism
hinduism
roman/greek pantheon
animisms in their forms
with special topics on current conflics associated with religious affiliation, like the several very old traditional religions currently being targeted for extermination in iraq.