Course Catalog - 2013-2014

     

ASIA 318 - RELIGIONS OF CHINA AND TIBET

Long Title: RELIGIONS OF CHINA AND TIBET: A TRANSNATIONAL PERSEPCTIVE
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course will introduce the major religious traditions of China and Tibet, including Confucianism, Daoism, popular Chinese religion and Han and Tibetan forms of Buddhism. We will examine these traditions from historical and philosophical perspectives as well as through scripture and popular literature, recognizing transnational exchanges and influence. Cross-list: RELI 318.