REL 207: Understanding Buddhism (3 credits)

Catalog Description

Survey of major forms and practices of Buddhism.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify the myths, histories, doctrines, and practices of the major schools of Buddhism.
• Identify each school’s understanding of the human condition, ethics, knowledge, death, the afterlife, and conceptions of the divine.
• Interpret primary sources.
• Examine the relationship between religion and culture/society.
• Question and think critically.

Degrees and Certificates at WCC the Course Applies To

• WCC Associate in Arts: DH

Pathfinder to resources on:

• Buddhism

Current Syllabus

• Spring 2008 - taught by Sarah Hadmack

Past Syllabi

None