REL-B 412 BUDDHISM AND POPULAR CULTURE (3 CR.)
Seminar examines several major questions on Buddhism in a global context. How do popular media such as manga, film, and fiction, shape and change our understandings of Buddhism? What does it mean for a human being, a given practice, or a particular object to be "Buddhist"? What do Buddhist doctrine and practice have to say about how we perceive and participate in popular culture?
1 classes found
Spring 2024
Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
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SEM | 3 | 29448 | Open | 4:45 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | TR | PH 017 | Blair H |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
SEM 29448: Total Seats: 25 / Available: 12 / Waitlisted: 0
Seminar (SEM)
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Cultr
- Above class meets with REL-R552
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Culture credit
To explore how religion intersects with popular culture, this discussion-intensive seminar takes a global, international perspective on Buddhism. How do media such as manga, film, and fiction shape and change our understandings of Buddhism? What does it mean for a human being or cultural product to be "Buddhist?" And how might Buddhist ideas illuminate our own participation in popular culture? Course materials range from Hollywood movies to philosophical treatises. Students need to participate in discussion, complete short weekly response postings, and write a final paper on a topic of their choice.