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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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RELI 260 001 (CRN: 26845)
ASIAN RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Long Title: ASIAN RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Department: Religion
Instructor: Huntington, Eric
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Analyzing Diversity: Yes
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 3:01AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. Cross-list: ASIA 260. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 260 if student has credit for RELI 336.