ANTH 0110 - The Story of Buddhism

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This course draws upon history, legend, myth, fables, art, and architecture to present the story of Buddhism. It is an introduction into the life and mission of Gautama Buddha (560–480 B.C.E.) and an understanding of the spread of Buddhism as a religion and distinct way of life from India to Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and Tibet. GE: Culture/Non-Western

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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