WN 2023 | RELIGION 230 - Introduction to Buddhism

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RELIGION 230 - Introduction to Buddhism

Winter 2023, Section 001

Instruction Mode: Section 001 is In Person (see other Sections below)

Subject: Religion (RELIGION)

Department: LSA Studies in Religion

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Details

Credits:

Requirements & Distribution:

Repeatability:

May not be repeated for credit.

Cross-Listed Classes:

ASIAN 230 - Intro to Buddhism, Section 001

PHIL 230 - Intro to Buddhism, Section 001

Primary Instructor:

Lopez Jr,Donald S

Start/End Date:

Full Term 1/4/23 - 4/18/23 (see other Sections below)

NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
For information on drop/add deadlines, see the Office of the Registrar and search Registration Deadlines.

Description

Over the course of its long history, Buddhism has been the most influential and widely practiced religion in Asia. Beginning in India 2500 years ago, it eventually spread to China, Korea, Japan, Tibet, and Mongolia, and to Sri Lanka and throughout Southeast Asia. More recently it has spread to Europe, the Americas, and Australia. This course is an introduction to the major themes in Buddhist thought and practice. Beginning with the teachings associated with the historical Buddha, the course will go on to consider the development of the tradition over its long history in India. All readings for the course will be Buddhist texts in translation.

Intended Audience:

Open to all students from all schools and colleges. No previous knowledge of Buddhism is required.

Class Format:

Two 90-minute lectures in addition to 1-hour discussion section weekly

Schedule

RELIGION 230 - Introduction to Buddhism

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Section:

001 (LEC)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34936

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

TuTh

11:30AM - 1:00PM

AUD 3 MLB

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

002 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34938

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

9:00AM - 10:00AM

B137 MLB

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

003 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34940

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:00AM

1460 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

004 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34942

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

1448 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

005 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34944

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

9:00AM - 10:00AM

1245 NQ

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

006 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34946

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

1401 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

007 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34948

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

4151 USB

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

008 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34950

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

1185 NQ

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

009 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34952

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

2336 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

010 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34954

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

1110 NQ

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

011 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34956

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

12:00PM - 1:00PM

2011 MLB

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

012 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34958

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

2:00PM - 3:00PM

3437 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

013 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34960

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

10:00AM - 11:00AM

1359 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

014 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34962

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Closed

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

11:00AM - 12:00PM

1427 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

015 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34964

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

1:00PM - 2:00PM

1448 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

Section:

016 (DIS)

Instruction Mode:

In Person

Class No:

34966

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Open

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Meeting Day/Time/Location:

3:00PM - 4:00PM

3437 MH

1/4/23 - 4/18/23

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