Course Catalog - 2006-2007

     

ASIA 387 - ASIAN RELI& MEDICAL TRADITIONS

Long Title: ASIAN RELIGIOUS AND MEDICAL TRADITIONS
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: Seminar exploring the development of Asian religious traditions--mainly Indian, Chinese and Tibetan--and their medical systems. We'll examine the relationship between body and mind, illness, suffering, treatment, healing and death. We'll also discuss Western clinical interest in and research applications with Asian healing therapies.