RELG228

This course examines a lifestyle common to three major religious traditions. This lifestyle is called monasticism and it is embraced by monastics (men and women) in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. There are common practices shared by these three forms of monasticism and yet there are differences too, stemming from underlying variations of belief. The course includes an option to live in a monastic setting for the third of the three weeks, during which time the class will be offered at that site. The fee for this residential option is $350. Students not choosing this option must provide their own transportation to the site during the final week of classes.