This course is both an introduction to Buddhism and to Buddhist-Christian comparative learning. In early weeks we study concepts and practices of Theravada and Zen Buddhism from Southeast and East Asia. We then explore some areas of Christian thought that can be compared with Buddhism--understandings of faith, God, Jesus, sin, spiritual rebirth, sacramentality, and social ethics. Finally, from Buddhist and Christian perspectives, we focus on one or more of the following topics: spiritual practices of deepening care and discernment, faith-based action, interfaith learning, ecology, and/or feminism.
Satisfies Core requirement for: Theology (Sacred Texts and Traditions)
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Best Professor out there omg. This class literally changed my life and the way I view the world and religion. You are lucky if you can take this class. The reading and oral exams are sometimes alot but it is so so worth it trust me
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DO NOT take this class. Insane amount of readings, hard grader, and completely unorganized. He would go on random tangents during class, will only get an A if you are one of his favorites and know that class inside out.