RLST 005: Introduction to Asian Religions

	2008-09	2009-10 →
	changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾	2012-13 → 2012-13 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 380

Prerequisites: none

Description: A survey of the major Asian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto, with particular emphasis on thought structures, practices, and ethics. Readings in the basic texts of the tradi- tions.

Credit: Credit is awarded for only one of RLST 005 or RLST 005H.

Serves as a prerequisite for

AST 142 CHN 142 CPLT 144 RLST 103 RLST 142 RLST 144

Referenced in

Art History — Major Requirements
Asian Studies — Major Requirements
Asian Studies — Minor
Religious Studies — Major Requirements
Religious Studies — Minor

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)

Year	F	W	S	Su	Total
2025-26		125/150		47/50	172/200
2024-25			224/225	73/75	297/300
2023-24	220/225			72/75	292/300
2022-23		179/180		73/75	252/255
2021-22			172/180	50/50	222/230
2020-21		171/180		23/30	194/210
2019-20	174/180			28/30	202/210
2018-19	176/180			20/30	196/210
2017-18	262/270			20/25	282/295
2016-17	188/217			19/25	207/242