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Introduction To Buddhism

Key information

  • Module code:

    4AAT1901

  • Level:

    4

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module is an introduction to Buddhism. It focuses on the exploration of the ‘3 Jewels’ of Buddhism, i.e. the Buddha (its founder and inspirational icon), the Dharma (his teachings, including doctrinal developments in subsequent centuries and systems of practice) and the Sangha (the communities of those who identify themselves in different ways as ‘Buddhists’). It will look at how Buddhist perceived the world and deities in the pre-modern period, and how they analysed human experience as a background to religious practice. It will examine core religious practices and look at the major historical developments of institutional Buddhism in India, and at how Buddhism has spread across Asia, producing distinctive social and political expressions in different countries, and to the West in the 20th century.

NB Please note that this module includes a trip to a museum or temple in London, which will require the students to cover the cost of a one-off return public transport fare

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Assessment details

Written examination/s;coursework

One 2000 word essay

Teaching pattern

One two-hour weekly lecture over ten weeks.

Department

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