2020 Fall
BUDDSTD C50 107 - DIS 107
Introduction to the Study of Buddhism
Robert H. Sharf, Hannibal Caleb Taubes
Aug 26, 2020 - Dec 11, 2020
We
10:00 am - 10:59 am
Internet/Online
Class #:21239
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Remote Instruction
Offered through
Buddhist Studies Graduate Group
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
0
Enrolled:
Waitlisted:
Capacity:
Waitlist Max:
No Reserved Seats
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.
Other classes by Robert H. Sharf
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- BUDDSTD C50 103 103DIS
- BUDDSTD C50 104 104DIS
- BUDDSTD C50 105 105DIS
- BUDDSTD C50 108 108DIS
- CHINESE C223 001 001SEM
- EALANG C50 001 001LEC
- EALANG C50 103 103DIS
- EALANG C50 104 104DIS
- EALANG C50 105 105DIS
- EALANG C50 107 107DIS
- EALANG C50 108 108DIS
- SSEASN C52 001 001LEC
- SSEASN C52 103 103DIS
- SSEASN C52 104 104DIS
- SSEASN C52 105 105DIS
- SSEASN C52 107 107DIS
- SSEASN C52 108 108DIS
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.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Philosophy & Values, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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