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Course Info for RELG - 256 - 01, Spring 2024
Class number: 2769 Title: Introduction to Buddhism Department: Religious Studies
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 39 Current enrollment: 17 Available seats: 22
Start date: Monday, January 22, 2024 End date: Friday, May 10, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 8:30AM-9:45AM, MC - 305 Instructor(s): Kerekes, Susanne
Prerequisite(s): None
Distribution Requirement: Meets Humanities and Global Requirements
Course Description:
This is a beginner's guide to Buddhism. In the first half of the course, students will learn about the tradition's history, development, geographic spread across Asia, and core concepts. Some key doctrines that influenced its philosophy and intellectual history are also covered. We then explore some popular practices of Buddhism throughout Asia, from its early days to contemporary times.