Anime to Zen: Japanese Religions

From Anime to Zen, this course introduces Buddhism, Shinto, Christianity, and new religious movements across modern Japan. Students explore multisensory works of art and culture, examine digital media in religious practice, and reflect on the individual in a globalized world. Effective Fall 2026, this course fulfills a single requirement in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Digital/Multimedia Expression, The Individual in Community.