Spring Term 2022 TOP: BODHICARYĀVATĀRA - 3089 - RLST 450 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: sophomore standing Catalog Description : This course will focus on reading a classic text related to the field of religious studies. The work chosen could be related to the philosophy or sociology of religion or have theological or historical importance within a specific religious tradition. May be repeated when topic is different. Topic for Spring 2022: Bodhicaryāvatāra: The Way of the Bodhisattva This course focuses on the Bodhicaryāvatāra, a famous Sanskrit poem composed in the 8th century by the Indian Buddhist monk Śāntideva. The text outlines Buddhist ethics and philosophy, and teaches how to live a good life. Attributes: GER Humanities Div, 400-599 Advanced Course
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