Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
This course develops a Religious Study perspective on religious traditions of Asia, such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Hinduism. Religions of Asia will be explored in their historical, systematic, and practical/ritual dimensions.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | Yes |
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This course develops a Religious Study perspective on religious traditions of Asia, such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Hinduism. Religions of Asia will be explored in their historical, systematic, and practical/ritual dimensions.
The aim is to introduce students to the main beliefs and practices of various religions of Asia, such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Hinduism.
Students will:
• understand religious traditions as multi-dimensional constructs
• be able to interpret the basic features of the traditions studied
• be able to critically read and analyse primary and secondary sources dealing with religion/s.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt
Resit
Formative assessment principally takes the form of conversation amongst instructors and students during tutorial sessions, and this will form an essential part of the work of the lectures.
Students get detailed feedback on their essay. Written feedback on exam performance is available on request.
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