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HIST486 Buddhism: A History

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
17 April 2008 19 April 2008 Optional
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HIST 386; RELS 305, 405
Notes None
Combined Units HIST386 - Buddhism: A History
Coordinator(s) Mun-Keat Choong (mchoong@une.edu.au)
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.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

A Concise History of Buddhism
ISBN: 9780904766929
Skilton, A., Whitehorse Publication 3rd ed. 2000
Text For: Semester 1; On and Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional
None
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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