2019 Fall
SSEASN C52 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to the Study of Buddhism
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Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 8 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
WED, DECEMBER 18TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Valley Life Sciences 2050
Other classes by Robert H. Sharf
Course Catalog Description
This introduction to the study of Buddhism will consider materials drawn from various Buddhist traditions of Asia, from ancient times down to the present day. However, the course is not intended to be a comprehensive or systematic survey; rather than aiming at breadth, the course is designed around key themes such as ritual, image veneration, mysticism, meditation, and death. The overarching emphasis throughout the course will be on the hermeneutic difficulties attendant upon the study of religion in general, and Buddhism in particular.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
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