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Religions of Asia

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.		 University Hall Y04-4140 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWeFr noon – 12:50p.m.
Location
University Hall Y04-4140
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course surveys the major religions of South, Southeast, and East Asia: Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto, with attention also to Asian Islam and Christianity. The focus is on central teachings, practices, and institutions in their historical and social contexts, as well as interactions between these traditions. The course also considers the enduring vitality of these traditions in the modern world, in and beyond Asia. RELSTY 112L and ASIAN 112L are the same course.

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

University Hall Y04-4140

Enrolled / Capacity

15 / 30

Status

Closed

Instructor

Charles Carstens

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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