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REL 488. Buddhism in the Modern World


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014000

This capstone course in the study of religion applies knowledge of Buddhist thought and practice to contemporary global expressions of Buddhism. A key theme of the course is the tension between tradition and modernity in Buddhist communities, especially in light of post-colonialism and globalization. Specific course themes and content rotate by year. Original student research, writing and oral presentation are the centerpieces of this capstone experience. Fulfills the College of Arts and Letters writing-intensive requirement for the major.