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Buddhism [ LTHEO1342 ]


3.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h   2q 

This biannual course is taught on years 2014-2015, 2016-2017, ...

Teacher(s) Cornu Philippe ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Main themes The course introduces the teachings of Buddhism, its rituals, practices and institutions. Proper attention is given to the diversity of traditions within Buddhism, their distinct sources and their specific contributions. Other critical themes include the life and teachings of the Buddha; the organisation of the community; and the formation of the Mahayana (Great Vehicle) and its major schools.
Aims The course objective is to consider the broad lines and distinctive features of Buddhism against the background of its history, from the origins up to and including present developments.
Evaluation methods

According to the number of students, it should be a final written examination of knowlegde or a short dissertation (15pp) about a specific buddhist topic, and an oral examination for remedial session.

Content

The concrete topic of this course changes every year. Please refer to the French version for uptodate information.

Bibliography

Please refer to the French version

Other information

without object

Cycle et année
d'étude
> Bachelor in religious studies
> Bachelor in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies
> Preparatory Year for Master in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Languages
> Bachelor in Ancient and Modern Languages and Literatures
> Bachelor in Information and Communication
> Bachelor in Philosophy
> Bachelor in Pharmacy
> Bachelor in Ancient languages and Literatures : Classics
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures: German, Dutch and English
> Bachelor in Economics and Management
> Bachelor in French and Romance Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Motor skills : General
> Bachelor in Human and Social Sciences
> Bachelor in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
> Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology
> Bachelor in Political Sciences: General
> Bachelor in History of Art and Archaeology : General
> Bachelor in Mathematics
> Bachelor in History
> Bachelor in Biomedicine
> Certificat universitaire en sciences des religions
> Master [120] in Sciences of Religions
> Preparatory year for Master in Sciences of Religions
Faculty or entity
in charge
> TEBI


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