REL-406 Eastern Religions
Eastern Religions is an introductory course, offering a foundation in religious literacy. The religious traditions encountered in this course are those that are alive today
and involve the lives of a significant number of people worldwide – Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. The course is interdisciplinary in
that it includes historical and social materials, literary and artistic expressions, and philosophical and theological insights of world religions. In a world that has become increasingly
aware of its cultural diversity and richness, it is clear that one way to gain access to that diversity and richness is by exploring
the religious consciousness and practice of a people.
Advisory: This is an upper-level religious studies course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory course in religious studies.