Postgraduate Course: Theravada Buddhism from Benares to Bangkok (REST11021)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Religious Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course explores a major branch of Buddhism from its origins in 5th century BCE North India to its present-day manifestations in South and Southeast Asia. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- describe, with attention to the significant variations, the main beliefs, practices, and historical developments of South and South-East Asian Buddhism;
- interpret textual and ethnographic sources in the context of wider knowledge of Theravada Buddhist societies past and present;
- complete a close analysis of a scriptural passage in the context of scholarly debates about the relationship between scriptural corpus and contemporary Buddhist practices;
- assess the role of both textual and ethnographic sources in our understanding of the reception and practice of Theravada Buddhism, and relate this to wider issues surrounding the use and relationship of sources in the study of religion;
- identify and evaluate key issues in Theravada literature, history, doctrine and practice using both primary and secondary sources.
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Assessment Information
10 x weekly written commentaries on seminar readings as preparation for seminar discussion (100 words per week, except week 1 [1000 words]. (20%)
An essay of 3,500-4,000 words that explores a key issue in Theravada history or practice, and that demonstrates familiarity with the relevant primary and secondary sources. The topic and question are to be devised by the student in consultation with the CM and the essay is to be submitted by the end of the course. (80%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Religion, Buddhism, Theravada, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Textual Studies, Ethnography. |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Naomi Appleton
Tel: (0131 6)50 8976
Email: Naomi.Appleton@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: J.Hendry@ed.ac.uk |
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