Buddhism: An Introduction
RELI 242
Spring 2018
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| Crosslisting:
CEAS 242 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
This course explores the entire range of the Buddhist tradition, from its origins in the Ganges valley of India, through its evolutions in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Tibet, Korea and Japan, culminating in its encounter with the Western world and the contributions it is currently making to global civilization. We look at important Buddhist texts, trace the development of its key doctrines, explore the range of its practices, examine its major figures, and investigate its various forms of community. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS-Phil/Reli)(CGST-MN)(GSAS-MN)(GSAS)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Mitchell, Donald and Jacoby, Sarah, BUDDHISM: INTRODUCING THE BUDDHIST EXPERIENCE
Barrett, William. ed., ZEN BUDDHISM: SELECTED WRITINGS OF D. T. SUZUKI
Thurman, Robert, ESSENTIAL TIBETAN BUDDHISM
Unno, Taitetsu, RIVER OF FIRE, RIVER OF WATER: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PURE LAND TRADITION OF SHIN BUDDHISM
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Examinations and Assignments:
Mid-term and Final examinations
Occasional short response papers |
| Instructor(s): Olendzki,Andrew Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: PAC002; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 17 | FR: 20 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 4 |
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