Buddhism: An Introduction
RELI 242
Fall 2016
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| Crosslisting:
CEAS 242 |
| Certificates: International Relations |
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 Buddhism's 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
Gethin, Rupert, THE FOUNDATIONS OF BUDDHISM, 1998, Oxford/New York: Oxford UP, ISBN 9780192892232
Lopez, Jr., Donald S., ed., BUDDHISM SCRIPTURES, 2004, London: Penguin Bks., ISBN 9780140447583
Lewis, Todd, ed., BUDDHISTS: UNDERSTANDING BUDDHISM THROUGH THE LIVES OF PRACTITIONERS, 2014, Malden: Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 9780470658185
Williams, Paul, MAHAYANA BUDDHISM: THE DOCTRINAL FOUNDATIONS (2nd edition), 2008, New York: Routledge, ISBN 9780415356534
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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): Overbey,Ryan Richard Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: FISK302; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 20 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 17 | FR: 20 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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