RS 313A - Buddhism & Islam: Body & Belief

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

This course is a comparative study of Buddhism and Islam, including origins, historical and geographical development, scriptures, and doctrine and with a focus on religious restrictions and prescriptions relating to food, clothing, sex, gender roles and ritual practices, exploring similarities and differences and their implications. Similarities point to the universal nature of human needs and drives; differences stem from variations in religious worldviews (conceptions of body and soul, relationship between humans and the divine, etc.). The cross-cultural material of the course is integrated through examination of specific dimensions of religion such as doctrinal, moral, social and psychological. Satisfies the second institutional requirement in religious and theological studies. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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