Unit name | Living Religions East |
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Unit code | THRS10065 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Gethin |
Open unit status | Open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Religious traditions represent significant expressions of cultural values: understanding the past and present states of the world is not possible without some knowledge of these traditions. This unit introduces the history, ideas and practices of some of Asia’s principal living religions, focusing in particular on Hinduism and Buddhism (two religious traditions that together have been major cultural influences throughout Asia in areas now inhabited by half the world’s population). With reference to matters of ethics, thought, politics and law, the unit considers how the diverse ways these religions answer questions about the world and the place of human beings within it have shaped and continue to inform the way people, both individually and collectively, live their lives and seek to find meaning and purpose. Students will work in groups on a formative, collaborative presentation and have the opportunity to get feedback on their work.
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
2 x one-hour lecture and one-hour seminar per week.
1x two-hour exam (100%) [ILOs 1 - 4]