The Seven Masters recommended as background. Reading tutorial introducing the study of Shin Buddhist texts written in modern Japanese. Course is required for ministerial aspirants. Reading tutorial introducing the study of Shin Buddhist texts written in classical Japanese and kambun. Modern Japanese, or instructor's permission is prerequisite to enrollment.
Course is required for ministerial aspirants.
Reading tutorial continuing the study of Shin Buddhist texts written in classical Japanese and kambun. HR 4562 is prerequisite to enrollment. Course is required for ministerial aspirants. Specialized topic related to the history or thought of Buddhism as it developed in South Asia is selected by instructor. Course may be repeated for credit, if topic is different.