Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2022
ASIA 201 001 (CRN: 25659)
NONVIOLENCE: RELIGIOUS/SECULAR
Long Title: UNDERSTANDING NONVIOLENCE: A SURVEY OF RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS AND CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Bothra, Shivani
Meeting: 10:00AM - 10:50AM MWF SEW 307 (10-JAN-2022 - 22-APR-2022)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
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: 19
Section Enrolled: 7
Enrollment data as of: 8-DEC-2023 4:51PM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2022
2:00PM - 5:00PM W TBA TBA
Description: The doctrine of nonviolence affirms that humanity is more united than conflicted. This is not true for just South Asian traditions. The course examines Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolence in light of three world traditions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity. Along with theory, the course delves into the application of nonviolent principles. Distribution 1 credit effective Fall 2021.