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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2025
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RELI 572 001 (CRN: 14986)
INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM: ARTS FOR LIFE
Department: Religion
Instructor: Klein, Anne
Meeting: 4:00PM - 5:15PM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
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):
Graduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 22
Enrollment data as of: 21-MAY-2026 12:35AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: Buddhist ideas, art, and meditation. Exploration of the Buddhism in India, China, and Japan and their impact in the USA today. Readings include Buddhists classics and contemporary responses from mediators and scientists. Additional readings, more writing. Cross-list: RELI 322, ASIA 322. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 572 if student has credit for RELI 322.