Fall 2010 Course Listings

HR 2850 : Buddhism in the West
Instructor: Mitchell
Time: Wednesday 2:10PM - 5:00PM
Location: JSC Room 130
Course Level: Introductory
Course Description:
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This course surveys the history of Buddhist traditions in the West. Beginning with 19th century colonial contact and Asian immigration through 21st century global exchanges, we will explore the various ways that Buddhists, Buddhist communities, and Buddhist ideas have come to the West and influenced modern religious culture. In addition to a historical survey, we will also focus on thematic issues relevant to contemporary Buddhist practice such as feminism, socially and environmentally engaged Buddhism, responses to modernity, Buddhism and mass media, and globalization.
Previous Buddhist studies courses helpful but not required.
Format: seminar with lecture and discussion.
Evaluation: class participation, book review, final research paper.