This course is designed as an introduction to the major religious
traditions of Asia, with special attention to Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism, and Taoism.  After examining the historical context of
each tradition we will explore the wide range of being religious
that comprise Asian religions.  Questions include modes of thinking,
views of the world and the sacred, the human predicament and paths
to freedom, and the human ideas and value systems in the religions
of India, China and Japan.  There are no prerequisites.
This course carries Culture Studies credit in the College