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HIST386 Buddhism: A History
Updated: 21 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
| Offering | Not offered in 2007 | ||||||||
| Online level | Level B - Internet access required | ||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | any 12 cp in ANCH, ECON (units with a 4 or 5 as a second digit [denoting ECON HIST] only), HIST, PHIL or RELS Studies in Religion, History or Philosophy | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | HIST 486; RELS 305, 405 | ||||||||
| Notes | None | ||||||||
| Combined Units |
HIST486 - Buddhism: A History |
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| Unit Description |
The unit presents a study of the historical development of Buddhism from its origins to modern times. It includes early Indian Buddhism and the major historical and regional varieties of the Buddhist tradition. The aim is to provide a good general knowledge of the religion and a firm foundation for further study. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |