Jan 22, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

RLST 307 Buddhism


This course is a thematic and historical study of the Buddhist tradition. It traces the development of Buddhism from its origins in ancient India to the present and examines the diverse ideas, values and ways of life that make up Buddhism today.

Often cross-listed with HIST 307 

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (in-person, hyflex, or online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Sophomore standing or above

Equivalent Course(s) - HIST 307  
Course History -
Change to course rotation 4/2019, effective Fall 2019; New Course 3/2017, effective Fall 2017

history , religion  


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