Religion
College of Arts & Sciences
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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 Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 29, 2026 Last day to add Monday, July 6, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Monday, July 6, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Course End Date Friday, August 7, 2026 Location: WED 309Yair Lior -
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 Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Last day to add Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Sunday, May 24, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Sunday, June 7, 2026 Course End Date Friday, June 26, 2026 Daigengna DuoerOnline section O1: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 8-9 am for a live class. Nonstandard course datesSummer 2 (June 29-August 14)
O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop DatesCourse Start Date Monday, June 29, 2026 Last day to add Monday, June 22, 2026 Last day to drop without "W" grade Saturday, July 11, 2026 Last day to drop with "W" grade Saturday, July 25, 2026 Course End Date Friday, August 14, 2026 A.D. HughesOnline section O2: Meets online every Tues & Thurs 12-1 pm for a live class. Nonstandard course datesBU Financial Aid: Summer Term HUB CoursesFinancial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2026, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2026 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.
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Financial aid may be available to BU need-based scholarship recipients for certain HUB courses in summer 2026, including this one. For more information, please contact BU Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu. Check out Summer 2026 HUB Course Scholarship eligibility requirements to see if you qualify.