Syllabus for Roster(s):

  • 13F RELG 1040-100 (CGAS)
In the UVaCollab course site:   13F RELG 1040-100 (CGAS)

Course Description (for SIS)

 

This course serves as a general introduction to Asian Religions, in particular Indian Buddhism, Hinduism, and Chinese religions, Confucianism and Daoism in particular. By emphasizing the reading of primary texts in translation, we will explore the major ideas and practices of these traditions, making special note of the cultural, historical, political and material contexts in which they were conceived and expressed.

There are no prerequisites for students who wish to take this course.