Course Catalog - 2024-2025

     

ASIA 236 - BUDDHISM AND SCIENCE

Long Title: BUDDHISM AND SCIENCE
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Modern science has found many connections to ancient Buddhist traditions, but Buddhism has always portrayed itself as rational and explanatory, developing cosmology, biology, and physics in concert with meditation, ritual, and art. This course explores connections between Buddhism and science from their earliest beginnings up to the present day.