Works of Shinran I

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Taught by IBS. A close examination of all of the shorter works of Shinran (1173-1263), the founder of Jodo Shinshu. Each of the works will be read in English translation to support the study of original texts. Important Japanese and Chinese terms in the original texts will also be considered. This course is required for ministerial students in any degree program. For students in the Master of Arts (Buddhist Studies Concentration) program, it will fulfill the distribution requirement for Area I. Kyoshi certificate students may fulfill one of the program's courses by completing this course. [Faculty Consent required; Auditors with faculty permission]