ASIA 260 - ASIAN RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Long Title: ASIAN RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: This course explores Asian religious concepts of space, place, and environment such as
natural landscape, sacred boundary, built architecture, transnational connection, and
ecological responsibility. Traditions addressed may include Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism,
Daoism, Shinto, and Shamanism. A comparative approach reveals both local specificity and
enduring global relevance.