Apr 25, 2024  
2008-2009 
    
2008-2009 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

REL 383 - Devotional Buddhism


Instructor

Lye

Although Buddhism has often been characterized as a non-theistic religion, deity worship, visions of utopias and expressions of devotionalism nonetheless pervade much of Buddhism. This course focuses on the diversity of religious doctrines, practices and effects that surround several figures that became objects of devotional traditions among Buddhists.

Prerequisites & Notes
Distribution credit in Religion. Satisfies a requirement for the major in Religion. Credit for the concentrations in Asian Studies and International Studies (pending). Cultural diversity requirement.