RELIGION 331 - Buddhismin East Asia

Institution:

Illinois Wesleyan University

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Description:

Buddhism assumes various forms in its various homes across East Asia, where the originally South Asian religion has interacted with indigenous religious traditions in a long process of mutual influence and mutual assimilation. Such a process has given Buddhism a uniquely East Asian aspect. This course is designed to explore this East Asian aspect through the examination of themajor doctrinal debates either within Buddhism, or among Buddhismand othermajor East Asian traditions. Offered in alternate years.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iwu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 556-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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