Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Religion

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: ASIAN APOCALYPTIC MOVEMENTS ***** This course will focus upon the rich and neglected apocalyptic and millenarian tradition of Asia, discussing Hinduism, Buddhism, Zoroasterianism, Manichaeism and Eastern Christianity as each of these faiths interact with and react to each other. Readings will be from scriptures and translations covering approximately the period between the first and nineteenth centuries. ***** Also offered as ASIA 354. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Cook