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 Study Buddhist Studies at Otago

Buddhism is the dominant religion in many Asian countries and has played an important role in the history and culture of Asia.

The minor in Buddhist Studies provides an introduction to Buddhism through its Indian origins (RELS 102) and then allows you to focus on the development of Buddhism in other regions of Asia.

You may also choose to combine your study of Buddhism with the study of one or more of the languages of the Buddhist scriptures (Sanskrit, Chinese, or Japanese).

Buddhist Studies is available not only as a minor, but as an endorsement for the Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad) and as an option for the Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)).

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Religion Programme
School of Social Sciences
Email religion@otago.ac.nz
Web otago.ac.nz/religion

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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2023 Calendar and supplementary material.

Requirements

Buddhist Studies as a minor subject for a BA, MusB, BPA, BTheol, BSc, BCom, BEntr, BHealSc, BACom, BASc or BComSc degree

Available as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Music (MusB), Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (BEntr), Bachelor of Health Science (BHealSc), Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom), Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) or Bachelor of Commerce and Science (BComSc) degree

PapersPoints

RELS 102 Hinduism and Buddhism

Four of ANTH 105, ASIA 101, CHIN 131, CHIN 132, JAPA 131, JAPA 132, SANS 111, SANS 112, RELS 202, RELS 209, RELS 216, RELS 226, RELS 227, RELS 309, RELS 316, RELS 326, RELS 327

Must include one 300-level paper and at least two other papers above 100-level.

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