Overview
The key debates and theorists in the study of Buddhism with an emphasis on recent work, including lived Buddhism, monasticism, Buddhism and politics, Buddhist law, and Buddhism outside of Asia.
About this paper
| Paper title | Key Debates in Buddhist Studies |
|---|---|
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2024 (Distance learning) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,223.25 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Religion website: www.otago.ac.nz/religion
- Teaching staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ben Schonthal
- Paper Structure
- This paper consists of 4 modules:
- Lived Buddhism
- Buddhism, Monasticism and Authority
- Buddhism, Politics, and Law
- Buddhism Outside Asia
- Essay One (4,000-5,000 words) 40%
- Essay Two (4,000-5,000 words) 40%
- Seminar Discussion 20%
- Textbooks
- Living Buddhism - Julia Cassiniti
- Seeing Through Zen - John McRae
- Buddhism, Politics, and Political Thought - Matthew Walton
- Mourning the Unborn Dead - Jeff Wilson (available online through the library)
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who take this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with important theories and theorists in the field of Buddhist Studies
- Discuss key developments and changes to the way Buddhism has been studied over the past few decades
- Identify key debates and disagreements in the academic study of Buddhism and articulate the rationale and evidence for opposing viewpoints
- Critically analyse and assess contemporary approaches to the study of Buddhism, while situating one's own research and methodology in the context of those approaches
- Design and execute a research project that draws critically upon recent scholarship in Buddhist Studies
Timetable
Overview
Key debates and theories in the academic study of religion with an emphasis on current trends. Content updated regularly to reflect changes in the field and expertise of lecturers.
About this paper
| Paper title | Key Debates in Religious Studies |
|---|---|
| Subject | Religious Studies |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2
(Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2025 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- MA(Coursework)
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Religion website: www.otago.ac.nz/religion
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Will Sweetman
- Textbooks
To be confirmed.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who take this course will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with important theories and theorists in the field of Buddhist Studies
- Discuss key developments and changes to the way Buddhism has been studied over the past few decades
- Identify key debates and disagreements in the academic study of Buddhism and articulate the rationale and evidence for opposing viewpoints
- Critically analyse and assess contemporary approaches to the study of Buddhism, while situating one's own research and methodology in the context of those approaches
- Design and execute a research project that draws critically upon recent scholarship in Buddhist Studies
- Assessment details
- Essay One (4,000-5,000 words) 40%
- Essay Two (4,000-5,000 words) 40%
- Seminar Discussion 20%