REL 23000 Introduction to Asian Religions

(GE-CrsClt) This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the ideas, practices, texts, and social institutions of the major historical and contemporary religious traditions of Asia. The course focuses on the more prominent Asian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism; but may also attend to Jain, Sikh, and Shinto traditions as time permits. The class may conduct field visits during the semester to acquaint students with the variety of Asian religions in America.

Credits

3

Offered

Intermittently.