Unit name | Aspects of Chinese Buddhism |
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Unit code | THRSM0027 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Kieschnick |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
s None |
Co-requisites |
s None |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit examines themes in the history of the encounters between Buddhism and Chinese culture, including the history of Buddhistt art, thought, monasticism, and ritual, as well as state support and persecution of Buddhism in China.