Women in Asian Religions and Cultures

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) The course examines the experience of women in several Asian cultures (e.g., India, China, Japan), in different religious traditions (e.g., Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism). The course is intended as a comprehensive introduction to women's experience in both pre-modern and modern contexts, with attention to how women are perceived and perceive themselves in religious and cultural roles. Cross-listed: REL-2709(3). Restrictions: Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-2709.