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Cursus: RE3V19001
RE3V19001
Buddhism in the Modern World
Cursus informatie
CursuscodeRE3V19001
Studiepunten (EC)7,5
Cursusdoelen
After completing this course, the students will
• have knowledge about Buddhist modernity in different parts of the world
• be able to apply theoretical concepts to understand Buddhist modernity
• be capable to analyze and discuss how colonialism, urbanization, secularization, globalization, and individualization impact contemporary Buddhism
• have the ability to identify and critically study selected modern innovations and adaptations of Buddhism in a global context
 
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This course is part of specialisation: Religie, politiek en maatschappij.

The course examines the multiple ways in which Buddhism has adapted to rapid economic, social, cultural and political transformations in the modern globalized world with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. Buddhism has shown remarkable flexibility and an ability to co-exist with a variety of social structures typical of modern societies in rural areas as well as in highly complex Asian and Western urban centers. This class deals with Buddhism regionally (South East Asia, Sri Lanka, Tibet, China, Taiwan, Japan, Europe, USA) as well as topically, touching on the impact of colonialism, secularization and science, globalization and mediazation, individualization, and feminism on Buddhist cultures and practices in Asia and the West. Along the way, the course explores Buddhist peace ideals and violent practices. Students deepen their knowledge in several of these areas.
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