Apr 20, 2024  
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REL 373 - Buddhism, Nature & Environmental Ethics

Three Credits
Spring Semester

An exploration of traditional Buddhist views of nature, especially in the Zen tradition, in relation to popular images of Buddhism and recent statements by Buddhist thinkers about environmental issues. Drawing from the field of Environmental Ethics, this course will also consider what a rigorous Buddhist environmental ethic might entail.

Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): One 100-Level Religious Studies Cornerstone Course .
General Education Attribute(s): Moral Inquiry
Course Applies to: Asian Studies