010093 VO Introducing Buddhism (2023S)
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Language: German
Examination dates
Thursday
29.06.2023
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 5 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Thursday
14.09.2023
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 6 Franz König Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Wednesday
15.11.2023
09:45 - 11:15
Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
Thursday
14.12.2023
09:45 - 11:15
Hörsaal 34 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 6
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Monday
06.03.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
20.03.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
27.03.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
17.04.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Monday
24.04.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
08.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Monday
15.05.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Monday
22.05.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
05.06.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
12.06.
09:45 - 11:15
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Monday
19.06.
09:45 - 11:15
Digital
Monday
26.06.
09:45 - 11:15
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The subject of this introductory course is a concise synopsis of Buddhist traditions in history and the present. Emphasis is placed on the historical spread since the origins; on the doctrinal development within the framework of numerous school formations; and on modern and contemporary developments, which are described with terms such as "Buddhist Modernism" and "Engaged Buddhism". Aspects of the material dimension are also taken into account. Buddhist terminology and vocabulary are introduced in a discussion of Buddhist doctrine and philosophy; central concepts are examined in depth. The course is rounded off by reflections on current events — on Buddhism and ecology as well as Buddhism and sexuality.
Assessment and permitted materials
This course is a lecture in German language with an emphasized interactive component. The performance assessment consists of a written exam after completion of the lecture units. No aids are allowed.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Prior knowledge is not required. Knowledge of English is desirable with a view to independent consolidation. The weighting of the performance assessment is as follows: written examination (100%).
Grading scale: 92-100 points (very good); 82-91 points (good); 65-81 points (satisfactory); 51-64 points (sufficient), 0-50 points (insufficient)
Grading scale: 92-100 points (very good); 82-91 points (good); 65-81 points (satisfactory); 51-64 points (sufficient), 0-50 points (insufficient)
Examination topics
The examination material includes the contents of the lecture units.
Reading list
Introductory literature:
Schmidt-Leukel, Perry. 2006. Understanding Buddhism. Edinburgh: Dunedin Academic Press.Handbooks (selection):
Buswell, Robert E., and Donald S. Lopez. 2014. The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism. Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press.
Freiberger, Oliver, and Christoph Kleine. 2015. Buddhismus: Handbuch und kritische Einführung. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht.Individual specialized literature and source texts will be cited or provided upon request.
Schmidt-Leukel, Perry. 2006. Understanding Buddhism. Edinburgh: Dunedin Academic Press.Handbooks (selection):
Buswell, Robert E., and Donald S. Lopez. 2014. The Princeton Dictionary of Buddhism. Princeton and Oxford: Princeton University Press.
Freiberger, Oliver, and Christoph Kleine. 2015. Buddhismus: Handbuch und kritische Einführung. Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht.Individual specialized literature and source texts will be cited or provided upon request.
Association in the course directory
für 033 195 (17W) BRP 10rwb, Pflichtfach für EC Hauptthemen der Religionsgeschichte M2, 066 795 M2b VO zur Religionsgeschichte
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