REL220
Asian Religions

Dr. James Apple
email: japple@rel.as.ua.edu

Course description: As an introductory survey, this course will introduce the major doctrines, history, and central themes within the Asian religious traditions of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. Particular focus will be placed on how these religious traditions developed in India, China, and Japan during periods in history ranging from the seventh century BCE to twentieth century CE.

Fall 2003 Syllabus (PDF)

First Paper Assignment (PDF)
330 Million Gods Handout (PDF)
Hinduism Review Sheet (PDF)

Mahavira and Jainism (PDF)
Sikh and Jain Terms (PDF)

Second Paper Assignment (PDF)

East Asia/Buddhism Review (PDF)

Shinto Review (PDF)