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Theravada Buddhism

Key information

  • Module code:

    6AAT3901

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Autumn

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module is about Theravāda Buddhism and its wider context in history and in the present day. Theravāda is the main form of Buddhism of mainland Southeast Asia, i.e. Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, the Khmer region of Vietnam and the Chittagong Hill Tracks of Bangladesh, as well as Sri Lanka. The course explores the three ‘refuges’ – the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha – and their meanings in Theravāda Buddhism. The module is structured according to a broad framework of philosophy, religion and ethics - examining Theravāda Buddhism in each of these contexts. We will consider a range of contemporary issues and discussions as well as Asian, global and UK Buddhist identities.

 

For more information please refer to the module description.

Assessment details

For full year students: 3-hour Examination (100%)

For Semester 1 Study Abroad Students only: 4,000 word essay in lieu of exam (100%)

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