Religion 338 - World Religions in the Hudson Valley

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Asian Studies This course first provides a historical overview of the movements that have shaped the religious diversity of the Hudson Valley, and then offers excursions to local sites of interest. It considers the influx of Buddhism into the region as a case study, focusing on the major and still evolving Buddhist presence from the Wappingers Falls stupa to the Karma Triyana Dharmachakra temple and Zen Mountain Monastery of the Woodstock area, to the first Tendai institution in America, in Chatham. Finally, students devote their attention to a location and religious tradition of their choice and produce both a contribution to our collective research on area institutions as well as a critical paper about religious pluralism and diversity.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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