REL-B 210 INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM (3 CR.)
Introduction to the basic beliefs and practices of Buddhism from its beginnings to the present. Special attention to the life and teachings of the founder, significant developments in India, and the diffusion of the tradition to East Asia, Central Asia, and the West.
1 classes found
Spring 2025
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEC | 3 | 12418 | Open | 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | MW | GA 0001 | Nance R |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
LEC 12418: Total Seats: 90 / Available: 41 / Waitlisted: 0
Lecture (LEC)
- IUB GenEd World Culture credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inq
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Cultr
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- IUB GenEd World Culture credit
- IUB GenEd A&H credit
- COLL (CASE) A&H Breadth of Inquiry credit
- COLL (CASE) Global Civ & Culture credit
This course surveys the development of Buddhism, from its origins in India to its subsequent expansion across the globe, including the United States. We will pursue two main goals: 1) to gain familiarity with the basic ideas and practices of Buddhism as they have developed in various historical and cultural settings, and 2) to think critically about these ideas and practices and what they imply for those who espouse and engage in them. Course requirements include open-book writing assignments in response to prompts.
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