Topics in Buddhist Culture and Society
East Asian Languages & Culture · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
EALC-4708 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where EALC-4708 counts
Counts toward 2 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course explores topics of contemporary interest regarding the study of Buddhism and society, examining major issues facing Buddhism in the Asian context, focusing on aspects of the institutional, social, and political role played by Buddhism. May be taken for credit more than once, with permission of instructor. Topics may include: Buddhism and Tibetan identity in the struggle for Tibetan autonomy in China, the Buddhist monastic institution and its role in society, and debates over the interpretation of Buddhism in modern Asian countries.
Requisite courses
6 credit hours in East Asian Cultures courses (or equivalent) or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and EALC-3708 | REL-3708 | REL-4708.
Cross-listed
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.