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HDS 3836

Introduction to Buddhist Scriptures and Their Critical Interpretation

Charles Hallisey

Description

An introduction to basic issues in the contemporary understanding of textuality, history, and interpretation and their relevance to the study of Buddhist scriptures. Examples of Buddhist scriptures will be drawn primarily from the Mahayana traditions.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 30 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1701

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
Tu., Th., @ 9 and hour to be arranged
Rockefeller Hall, Room 117

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Buddhist Studies South Asian Religious Traditions
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a