Discipline ID
06a6acf3-73c3-4ed3-9f03-6e1dafb7e2cb
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THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE
Country
United Kingdom - Scotland
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
English
UCEAP Course Number
103
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BIBLE IN LITERATURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
The course enriches students' reading experience of texts in English by helping them to identify biblical themes in literary texts. In order to achieve this, the course offers an introduction to significant biblical themes and stories. The complexity and richness of the Bible, including the history of its composition and its own intertextual patterns, are explored. Biblical themes in poetry, drama, and novels from a wide time perspective are considered, and their significance discussed. Theories about intertextuality are considered in relation to the Bible, and the history and influence of the King James Version of the biblical text is highlighted.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DIVI08003
Host Institution Course Title
THE BIBLE IN LITERATURE
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Divinity
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BUDDHIST THOUGHT AND CULTURE
Country
Australia
Host Institution
University of Sydney
Program(s)
University of Sydney
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
111
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BUDDHIST THOUGHT AND CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUDDHIST CULTURE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the major issues and core ideas of Buddhism from its beginnings to subsequent developments in others parts of Asia. It covers Buddhist understanding of liberation, existence, and knowledge, with a focus on exploring how Buddhist thought and practices, such as ritual and meditation, shape each other in larger socio-cultural contexts.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ASNS2011
Host Institution Course Title
BUDDHIST THOUGHT AND CULTURE
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Asian Studies
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BETWEEN REVOLUTIONS: BRITISH CHRISTIANITY 1689-1860
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
King's College London
Program(s)
King's College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
115
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BETWEEN REVOLUTIONS: BRITISH CHRISTIANITY 1689-1860
UCEAP Transcript Title
BRITISH CHRISTIANTY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
The course introduces students to the major transformations experienced by British Christianity from the later 17th to the mid-18th century, to acquaint them with the complex interactions between religious history and other forms of history, to advance the confidence and precision with which they handle texts and other kinds of historical evidence, and to introduce them to the study of relevant historiography.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
5AAT2351
Host Institution Course Title
BETWEEN REVOLUTIONS: BRITISH CHRISTIANITY 1689-1860
Host Institution Campus
King's College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Theology & Religious Studies
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THE FIRST ISLAMIC STATE: MAKING THE MEDIEVAL MIDDLE EAST
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
King's College London
Program(s)
King's College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
History
UCEAP Course Number
165
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE FIRST ISLAMIC STATE: MAKING THE MEDIEVAL MIDDLE EAST
UCEAP Transcript Title
FIRST ISLAMIC STATE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course explores how the first Islamic caliphate transformed the society, culture, and politics of western Asia in the centuries after the mission of Muhammad, c. 600-950. In the 7th century the new faith of Islam emerged in Arabia. Its adherents, though few in number, overturned the geopolitical world order, defeating the superpowers of their day to create the world’s largest empire, stretching from Portugal to Pakistan. This course asks how this first Islamic state was brought into being and how it changed life in the Middle East and beyond.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
5AAH1086
Host Institution Course Title
THE FIRST ISLAMIC STATE: MAKING THE MEDIEVAL MIDDLE EAST
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Arts and Humanities
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SCIENCE MEETS RELIGION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
143
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SCIENCE MEETS RELIGION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SCI&RELIGION:GLOBAL
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
In this course, students study the relationship between science, religion, and progress. Topics include the Church and the Copernican Revolution; Descartes, Hobbes and Newton; Catholic and Protestant science throughout Europe; science and religion in the ancient world, in Islam, and China; the role of Christianity in Europe's “scientific revolution” of the 17th century; Darwin and Evolution; cosmology and religion; and Scientism and Militant Atheism.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
BASC0008
Host Institution Course Title
SCIENCE MEETS RELIGION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Host Institution Campus
University College London
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Arts and Sciences
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OLD TESTAMENT
Country
Japan
Host Institution
International Christian University
Program(s)
International Christian University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
OLD TESTAMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
OLD TESTAMENT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course answers a wide range of inquiries related to the one of the most complex and profound texts in human history, the Old Testament, or the Hebrew Bible. Who wrote this book? For whom was this book written? When and how was this book created and completed? How was this book interpreted throughout the history of Western civilization?
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
1. Be familiar with theological terms and expressions in the English language for Old Testament study.
2. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the basic contents and theological outlooks of some relevant texts of the Old Testament.
3. Discuss some significant contemporary debates and recent developments concerning the formation history of the Old Testament.
4. Engage with big ideas.
5. Improve intellectual and academic skills.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHR231E
Host Institution Course Title
SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT
Host Institution Campus
International Christian University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Philosophy and Religion
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INTRODUCTION TO HINDUISM & BUDDHISM
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University of Kent
Program(s)
English Universities,University of Kent
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
UCEAP Course Number
107
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO HINDUISM & BUDDHISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO HINDU&BUDDHSM
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course explores the Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions. The first half of the course examines some of the most interesting features of the Vedic and post-Vedic tradition: the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the polytheism of the Mahabharata. The second half examines the contrasting philosophical positions of the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhist traditions using materials from the Pali canon and several Sanskrit Sutras. Particular attention is given to the variety of interpretations of the Buddhist "No-self"doctrine and concept of enlightenment, as well as the meaning and function of the Buddha's career. This exploration leads to general discussion of the nature of mystical experience.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
TH331
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO HINDUISM & BUDDHISM
Host Institution Campus
University of Kent
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
School of European Cuture and Languages
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
Country
Israel
Host Institution
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Program(s)
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Sociology
Religious Studies
Psychology
Political Science
UCEAP Course Number
182
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INDEPENDENT STUDY
UCEAP Transcript Title
INDEPENDENT STUDY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
Students pursue an area of study in their major which is not available in the normal framework of the Undergraduate Study Abroad Program. Applicants for such study are expected to develop a sound rationale for their individual research project which requires faculty guidance and must reflect an intensive research project. This course is supervised one hour weekly for the duration of the 11 week semester.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
48046
Host Institution Course Title
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Host Institution Campus
Rothberg International School
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Division of Undergraduate Studies
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JAPANESE RELIGIONS AND CULTURE
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Waseda University
Program(s)
Waseda University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
Asian Studies
UCEAP Course Number
114
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
JAPANESE RELIGIONS AND CULTURE
UCEAP Transcript Title
JAPAN RELIGION&CLTR
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces basic elements of Japanese religion and examines how religious thoughts shaped the meaning and development of some key features of Japanese culture, which integrate in one way or another some element of Shinto, Buddhism, or other religious tradition. This course provides basic explanations of Japanese religions and traces their impact or relationship to cultural expression in Japan. The course introduces some of the building blocks of Japanese religion and discusses particular cultural phenomena whose meaning is in one way or another derived from religious thoughts and beliefs. At the background of a growing interest in local cultures as the result of globalization, the main objective of this course is to contribute to a better understanding of Japan by analyzing key features of its religious culture.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHLR221L
Host Institution Course Title
RELIGIONS AND CULTURE IN JAPAN
Host Institution Campus
Waseda University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
SILS - Philosophy & Religion
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PHILOSOPHY OF BUDDHISM
Country
China
Host Institution
Fudan University
Program(s)
Fudan University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Religious Studies
Philosophy
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PHILOSOPHY OF BUDDHISM
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHIL OF BUDDHISM
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course introduces Buddhism and its philosophies. In this course, students examine the basic tenets of Buddhism, its mythology and Buddhism’s impact in the world.
Language(s) of Instruction
Chinese
Host Institution Course Number
PHIL120006
Host Institution Course Title
PHILOSOPHY OF BUDDHISM
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department