2023-2024 Catalog

RS 337 Buddhism

This course investigates the texts, beliefs, and practices of the Buddhist tradition, with careful attention to its historical development and cultural variations. Starting with the life and teachings of the historical Buddha, the course continues with an examination of Theravada Buddhism, the early foundations of Mahayana Buddhism, and later forms of Buddhism in Tibet, China, and Japan. 

Credits

3

Prerequisite

WRIT 102 or WRIT 201