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Religions of the World I: Eastern Traditions
(Please read the "welcome letter" before going on)

Hinduism
Jainism
Sikhism
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism 
Shinto

"Eastern" religions consist of those originating in India and the Far East (China and Japan). They differ radically from the western religions most of you are more familiar with.

So put aside your preconceptions of what religion is and be prepared to broaden your understanding of what it might be.

A past student in this class made a short video overview of what she learned in this class:

 

Religious demographics of Asian countries
(PowerPoint)

 

Created by Laura Ellen Shulman 

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Last updated: December 28, 2014