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Introduction to Buddhism

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/5/26 - 1/23/26
MoTuWeThFr 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.		 REMOTE 3 $1482 (guest students)
$1671 (current students)
Date
1/5/26 - 1/23/26
Time
MoTuWeThFr 8:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.
Location
REMOTE
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1482 (guest students)
$1671 (current students)

Description

This course surveys the Buddhist religion from past to present. The focus is on central teachings, practices, and institutions in their diverse historical and social contexts, from ancient India to various lands of East and Southeast Asia and the contemporary world. Particular attention is given to Buddhist narratives, disciplines, cosmologies, and historical developments. 

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Winter Session 1, 3 weeks

Class Dates

1/5/2026 - 1/23/2026

Location

REMOTE

General Ed Requirements

World Cultures

Enrolled / Capacity

9 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Charles Carstens

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.