Buddhism: An Introduction
RELI 242
Fall 2014
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CEAS 242 |
This course is an introduction to Buddhism in its major historical variations. Using both selected secondary sources and primary texts in translation, we will study Buddhist traditions from the life of the Buddha through its spread from India to Southeast, Central, and East Asia. We will then examine how Buddhism was studied and spread in the West, paying particular attention to the role of colonialism. Finally, we will address the role of Buddhism in a number of modern and ongoing conflicts and peace movements around the world, including the Parliament of World Religions, Japanese nationalism, the Sri Lankan civil war, and Tibetan sovereignty. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS-Phil/Reli)(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
Robinson, Johnson, and Bhikkhu, BUDDHIST RELIGIONS: A HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION (RELIGIOUS LIFE IN HISTORY), (ISBN 0534558585)
John Strong, THE EXPERIENCE OF BUDDHISM: SOURCES AND INTERPRETATIONS (RELIGIOUS LIFE IN HISTORY), (ISBN 0495094862)
Donald S. Lopez, ed., CURATORS OF THE BUDDHA: THE STUDY OF BUDDHISM UNDER COLONIALISM, (ISBN 0226493091)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Regular attendance, reading of all class materials, and participation in class discussions is required. Two short essays. An in-class final exam. |
| Instructor(s): Accardi,Dean Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 15 | FR: 20 |
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