VIS 325-01 - Buddhism

Institution:

Antioch University-Midwest (Closed)

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Description:

Buddhism stands as one of the oldest and most misunderstood religions in the world. In this course, we examine Buddhism in theological, historical, and sociological contexts. Of primary interest are the foundational beliefs of Buddhism, including a substantive consideration of Siddhartha Gotama's biography, with an emphasis on separating myth from verifiable fact; the "major" Buddhist traditions, including Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and Tibetan schools; and Buddhist iconography. As many are not familiar with Buddhism, the course aims to set the religion within its original context (as an offshoot of Hinduism) as well as to provide substantive comparisons with Christianity. Indeed, one of the fastest growing areas of Buddhist study concerns the powerful relationships between the teachings of Siddhartha Gotama and Jesus of Nazareth, called the Christ. The course ends with a consideration of the most recognizable and influential Buddhist today, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antioch.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 769-1800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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