Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2002
Asian Studies (ASIA)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/26/2002.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some ASIA courses.
ASIA 211 INTRO TO ASIAN CIVILIZATIONS Credits 3.00 Fall 02
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP I
Introduction to the great cultural traditions of Asia, past and present, with
emphasis on evolving religious and philosophical traditions, artistic and
literary achievements, and patterns of political, social, and economic change.
Enrollment is limited to 70.
001 HUM 117 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Klein, Anne C. Enr: 48 Max: 70
Thal, Sarah
Ward, Kerry
ASIA 221 THE LIFE OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD Credits 3.00 Fall 02
This course will examine the life of the Prophet Muhammad, focusing on its
significance for Muslims and for non-Muslims. Readings in The Qur'an, Ibn
Hisham, and Haykal. Also offered as RELI 221.
001 HUM 226 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Cook, David Enr: 0 Max: 0
ASIA 231 THE ENLIGHTENMENT OF THE BODY Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Beginning with a historical survey of the American metaphysical tradition, this
course turns to a close study of the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California,
as a unique window into some of the different ways the tradition has
appropriated Asian religions, psychological models of the unconscious, and
contemporary scientific paradigms. Also offered as RELI 231.
001 HUM 226 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Kripal, Jeffrey Enr: 1 Max: NA
ASIA 323 THE KNOWING BODY: BUDDHISM, GENDER, AND Credits 3.00 Fall 02
Western thought tends to regard mind and body dualistically, a view with
significant impact on religious cultural, gendered and social processes. This
course juxtaposes received Western assumptions with Buddhist perspectives
(especially Tibetan Buddhist), mapping Western and Buddhist categoris onto each
other to better understand the implications of each. Also offered as RELI
323/577, WGST 323, and SOCI 323.
Prereq- Permission of instructor.
001 HUM 226 - W 07:00PM - 10:00PM Klein, Anne C. Enr: 4 Max: 0
Long, Elizabeth
ASIA 363 THE MARRIAGE OF HEAVEN AND HELL Credits 3.00 Fall 02
This history of mysticism is marked by symbolic systems and ritual practices
suffused with erotic and ethical paradoxes. This course examines such themes in
a wide variety of historical contexts, from Plato's dialogues and Blake's
poetry to Christian mysticism, Hindu, and Buddhist Tantric traditions, and the
modern study of religion. Also offered as RELI 363.
001 HUM 117 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Kripal, Jeffrey Enr: 0 Max: NA
ASIA 365 MYSTICISM AND MEDITATION IN CHINA Credits 3.00 Fall 02
The course will investigate the major mystical and meditative traditions in
Taoism, Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism. Focus will be placed upon the inner and
outer traditions of Taoist alchemy, Buddhist meditation traditions (primarily
Chan/Zen and Pure Land techniques), and the influence of these traditions upon
Chinese intellectual discourse and the creative arts. Also offered as RELI
365.
001 RH 302 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Gray, David Enr: 5 Max: NA
ASIA 401 INDEPENDENT STUDY Credits Fall 02
Reading or research project to be determined by discussions between student(s)
and faculty member(s).
Prereq- Consent of instructor.
001 TBA - TBA Smith, Richard J. Enr: 1 Max: 0
Yeh, Meng
ASIA 441 POPULAR RELIGION IN THE MIDDLE EAST Credits 3.00 Fall 02
This course will examine the popular religion in the Middle East from Late
Antiquity until the 19th century, focusing on healing practices, astrology,
protection, amulets, seasoned/life-cycle rituals, and other popular beliefs
common to Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Also offered as RELI 441.
Prereq-RELI 101 or permission of instructor.
001 HZ 118 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Cook, David Enr: 0 Max: 0
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