REL 5510 - Comparative Asian Mysticism

Credit Hour(s): 3

Course Description: Examination of the religious phenomenon and category of mysticism in various Asian traditions including Daoism, Hinduism, and Buddhism (both early Indian Buddhism and Japanese Zen). Particular topics include: the nature of mystical and religious experience in general; the relationship between religious experience and other aspects of religions, such as religious practice, doctrine, and language; and the question of the universality of mystical experience.

Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional.

Course Level: Graduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Grade Mode: Standard