Syllabi Archive

A 2012 course by Deeana Klepper at Boston University examines "the nature of Christianity and Christian self-understanding in its multifaceted world context."

A 1999 course by James Wiggins at Syracuse University promotes thinking "about religion through the resources of Christianity that arose as a reform movement within Judaism and over the course of centuries became an independent religious tradition spread among cultures and across geographies encircling the planet."

A 1999 course by Warren Frisina at Hofstra University offers "an in-depth look at the primary texts in ancient Confucianism and Taoism."

A 1993 course by Russell Kirkland at Macalester College explores "perennial concerns through the eyes of . . . the thinkers of classical China" such as Confucius, the Mohist school, the Taoist school, and the Legalist school.

A 2011 course by Joseph Adler at Kenyon College "is a survey of the major historical and contemporary currents of religious thought and practice in Chinese culture."

A 2001 course by Ding-hwa Hsieh at Truman State University offers "a general survey of Chinese religious traditions, including Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism, and popular beliefs and practices."

A 2010 course by Mark Unno at the University of Oregon examines "various Chinese religious traditions, in particular Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism."

A 2000 course by Darren Middleton at Texas Christian University that employs the arts to explore Caribbean religions.

A 2013 course by Wakoh Shannon Hickey at Alfred University offers "a taste of the history, literature, and practice of Zen."

A 2015 course by Zeff Bjerken at the College of Charleston explores "a number of thematic topics in the religions of Tibet from the 8th century to the present."