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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024
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ASIA 260 001 (CRN: 25517)
ASIAN RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Long Title: ASIAN RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Huntington, Eric
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024)
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: 13
Enrollment data as of: 19-MAY-2024 8:10PM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
27-APR-2024
7:00PM - 10:00PM S
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.