RELG 185The Religious Heritage of Asia

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The Religious Heritage of Asia FA3 (3) What is "religion"? Does it require the Divine? Does religion inherently include dualism between the "secular" and "sacred"? How have religions of Asia responded differently from "Western," Abrahamic religions? This course examines how our view of the world changes when we consider different cultural perspectives on religion. The course introduces methods of studying religion and places religious traditions in comparative relief. It surveys the basic features of the major religions of Asia, including Hinduism, Daoism, and Confucianism through primary sources, and explains how these traditions shape Asian cultures and societies. AU Core Habits of Mind: Cultural Inquiry. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer.