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College Catalog 2020-2021 
    
College Catalog 2020-2021 ARCHIVED CATALOG

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GEN 251 - Monks, Nuns, and Ascetics


This course examines theological, practical, and literary traditions of asceticism in Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Topics include men’s and women’s disciplinary and visionary practices, the roles of ascetics in politics, and engendering religious life.

Cross-listed with REL 251 
3 credits



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