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HIST 3420 - History of Buddhism and Jainism

Credits: 3
Buddhism and Jainism are two of the oldest and most popular religions of India.  Buddhism has especially crossed the borders of India since 300 B.C.E. and was established in a number of countries in East Asia.  Buddhism encompasses humanitarian compassion as its central teaching and has spread peacefully across the globe.  Hence this course focuses on understanding the history, philosophy, and cultural aspects of Buddhism in various traditional contexts.  Unlike Buddhism, Jainism has lost most of its following and remains a minor faith in India and abroad.  This course focuses on understanding the two religions in historical context. Prereq: ENGL 1105 3 lecture hours