The BA in religious studies is designed to give students an understanding of the major religious traditions of the world. The degree has a comparative and cross-cultural perspective that relates to global issues. Areas of study include Eastern religious traditions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Hin...
The Center for Humanities Research is pleased to announce its fall 2023 and spring 2024 cohorts. All were chosen to work on research projects related to CHR's 2023-24 annual theme, "Democracy, Disposability, and Repair." Congratulations to all of our new faculty and graduate fellows! Learn more abou...
February 17, 2023 at 3:00pm Fenwick Main Reading Room Join us for a comprehensive summary of the ongoing genocide of the Uyghur people by Elfidar Iltebir, President of the Uyghur American Association. Presented by the Uyghur American Association in partnership with Central Asian Association at M...
It may be understood that in order to have any politics (e.g., written and unwritten laws, policies, and customary practices, including approaches to interpreting them) there must be ethics (i.e., a sense of what ought to be, a sense of norms and values); and to have an ethic one must have a metaphys...
This course explores the core teachings and practices of Buddhism and introduces to different traditions and practices from their origins in India to their diffusion throughout Asia, and recently, into the west. We will begin with exploring the Three Jewels – the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha - w...
