Magnolia blossoms behind Building 530, Stanford. Photo credit: Linda A. Cicero
Spring
RELIGST 1: Religion Around the Globe
This course surveys major religious traditions of the world in all of their complexity, in relation to philosophy and politics; liturgy and literature; identity and social hierarchies; art, community, and emotion. Through examination of a variety of materials, including scriptures and other spiritual writings, religious objects and artifacts, and modern documentary, fiction and film, we explore Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Daoism as rich historical and living traditions.
RELIGST 385: Research in Buddhist Studies
Independent study in Buddhism. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
RELIGST 389: Individual Work for Graduate Students
May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
