PA 251 - Eastern Religious Thought

Institution:

Franklin Pierce University

Subject:

Description:

A study of the essential religious and philosophical features of Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Chinese traditions. Special attention is given to their literatures, fundamental doctrines, their distinctive and varying understandings of ultimacy, human nature, history, and their cultural and societal dynamics that have influenced history down to the present day. Attention will be given to the features which these Asian religions share in common with Western religions, as well as others that are distinctive of the religions of Asia.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.franklinpierce.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 899-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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