Overview
An examination of religious identity in comparative political contexts. Topics that the course will cover include fundamentalism, religious conflict, and nationalism and religion.
About this paper
| Paper title | Pursuing Happiness in the Buddhist Tradition (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,103.10 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level RELS or RELX points and 36 points from any paper
- Restriction
- RELS 232
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
- Contact
- religion@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- To be advised
- Textbooks
- To be advised
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
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Overview
What is happiness and how is it achieved? Introduction to Buddhism and its approaches to these issues. Learn about meditation, nirvana, karma, Buddhahood, rebirth, mindfulness, compassion, renunciation and more.
About this paper
| Paper title | Pursuing Happiness in the Buddhist Tradition (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 18 200-level RELS or RELX points and 36 points from any paper
- Restriction
- RELS 232
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music, Theology
- Notes
- Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
- Contact
- religion@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- To be advised.
- Textbooks
- To be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- To be advised.