ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES 217 - Gurus,Saints,Priests,and Prophets:Types of Religious Authority

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Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Using information from many Asian cultures, this course compares types of religious leadership. Focusing on founders, prophets, shamans, gurus, mystics, and priests, the course explores how these Asian specialists in the sacred relate to the ultimate and how their authority is viewed by the members of their traditions. Do these leaders mediate or intercede with the sacred, pronounce or interpret, advise or perform rites What types of religious experiences do they have and what techniques do they use to exhibit their authority (Bloss, offered alternate years)

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3.00

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Lecture

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WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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