Religion

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Introduction to Religion

    CAS RN 100

    Religion matters. It makes meaning and provides structure to life, addressing fundamental questions about the body, spirit, community, and time. But what is it? How does it work in our world? This course explores religion in ritual, philosophical, experiential, and ethical dimensions. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Creativity/Innovation. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 7)

    B1 (IND) Tues./Thurs. 10:15 am-1:45 pm
    Location: WED 309     
    Yair Lior

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  • Religions of Asia

    CAS RN 103

    Online offering. Study of Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Focus on the world view of each tradition and the historical development of that world view. Effective Fall 2023, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Aesthetic Exploration, Teamwork/Collaboration. 4 cr. Tuition: $3380

    Summer 1 (May 12-June 26)

    O1 (IND) Arranged
    Daigengna Duoer
    Online section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course dates

    Summer 2 (June 29-August 14)

    O2 (IND) Arranged
    A.D. Hughes
    Online section O2: Meets online every Wed & Fri 1-2 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course dates
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