RCS 100Religions of Asia

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Religion, Culture, and Spirituality

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to religious and spiritual traditions that originate in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism. Further topics typically include Sikhism, Jainism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Students will explore the beliefs and practices of these religious traditions, and the lived experiences of practitioners in both Asia and North America.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 081	4106	0 / 60	Online or by arrangement
LEC 701	1649	39 / 9999	Online or by arrangement

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Calendar versions

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2025–26
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2019–20 and earlier on ucalendar