Fall 2011 COURSE LIST (On-Campus Courses)
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CRN
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COURSE |
CREDITS |
DAY/TIME
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INSTRUCTOR |
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PHL301 |
Introduction to Buddhist Thought |
2 |
Wed |
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MDT301 |
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation |
2 |
Fridays |
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PHL303 |
Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where is the Middle Way? |
2 |
Tuesdays
7-9 pm |
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MDT303
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Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka |
2 |
Wednesdays |
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TIB101
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Tibetan 101: Introduction to Tibetan Language |
3 |
Mondays |
Karma Phuntsok
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TIB201
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Tibetan 201: Intermediate Tibetan Bridge to Translation |
2
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Thursdays
4:30-6:30 pm |
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HIS301
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History of Buddhism: India & Tibet |
2 |
Mondays |
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THL320
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Buddhist Theology |
2
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Wednesdays
7-9 pm |
Jim Blumenthal
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THL410
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Buddhist Rituals, Ethics, Services, & Ceremonies |
2
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Saturdays
10am - noon |
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CS001 / CST001
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Community Service Practicum 1st term MA & MDiv: Personal Theology |
1 |
Fridays |
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CST003
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Community Service Practicum 3rd Term MDiv |
3
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Tuesdays
5-6:30 pm |
Namdrol Adams
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CS003
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Community Service Practicum 3rd Term MA |
1
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Tues 5:00-6:30 (Aug 30-Oct 18) |
Namdrol Adams
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Fall 2011 DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) COURSE LIST
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CRN |
COURSE |
HOURS/CREDITS |
INSTRUCTOR |
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PHL301d |
Introduction to Buddhist Thought |
2 |
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MDT301d |
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation |
2 |
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PHL303d
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Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where is the
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2
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MDT303d
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Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka
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2 |
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CS001 | CST001. Who We Are & Who We Serve: Personal Theology & Foundations of Engagement. (1 credit, 1st Term MA & MDiv)
An introduction to the service "core" at Maitripa College for both MA and MDiv students, focusing on understanding and developing a personal theology both within and outside of the Buddhist tradition, understanding the concept of spiritual transformation through service, developing knowledge and relationships with local community partners, and developing a familiarity with the concept of "service" within the framework of traditional Buddhist philosophy. This class includes a 20-hour concurrent service-learning project.
CS003: Compassionate Service: Conflict & Diversity, Wisdom & Method. (1 credit, 3rd Term MA)
This class focuses on applying real-world skillful means for the individual and groups working in engaged service. The practical emphasis will be on ethics, identifying and engaging with diverse populations. This class will also examine personal narrative and storytelling as a means of constructing one's relationships with others and the world. This class includes a 20-hour concurrent service-learning project.
CST003: Compassionate Service: Wisdom & Method. (3 credit, 3rd Term MDiv)
This class focuses on applying real-world skillful means for the individual and groups working in engaged service. The practical emphasis will be on ethics, diversity, and developing an awareness of multiculturalism. Topics will include an introduction to various theories and practices of group dynamics and systems, as well as an introduction to productive communication models such as compassionate communication. This class will also examine personal narrative and storytelling as a means of constructing one's relationships with others and the world. This class includes a 30-hour concurrent service-learning project.
HIS301. History of Buddhism:
MDT301/MDT301d. Introduction to Buddhist Meditation. This course will provide a broad introduction to the vast corpus of techniques and practices of Buddhist meditation, with particular emphasis on the techniques of analytical meditation. The course will be taught in an interactive format, allowing students the opportunity to learn specific meditations as directed by the instructor, practice them, and discuss their experiences in class. The subject matter will parallel the topics of Buddhist philosophy as taught in PHL301 | PHL301d. Part of this class will include regular meditation sessions out of class, the keeping of a sitting journal, and the opportunity for objective discussion on the effect of these practices on the individual’s mind. If desired, the committed student will have the opportunity to work with the instructor to design a personal meditation practice.
MDT303/MDT303d. Techniques of Meditation: Madhyamaka. The subject matter of this course will parallel the topics of Buddhist philosophy as taught in as taught in PHL303 | PHL303d. The course will be taught in an interactive format, allowing students the opportunity to learn specific meditations as directed by the instructor, practice them, and discuss their experiences in class. Part of this class will include regular meditation sessions out of class, the keeping of a sitting journal, and the opportunity for objective discussion on the effect of these practices on the individual’s mind. If desired, the committed student will have the opportunity to work with the instructor to design a personal meditation practice.
PHL301/PHL301d. Introduction to Buddhist Thought. This class will make use of philosophical treatises, literature, and historical analysis to present the foundations of Buddhist philosophy as taught by the early Indian pandits and commented upon by Tibetan scholars.
PHL303/PHL303d. Madhyamaka Philosophy: Where is the
TIB101. Introduction to Classical Tibetan Language. Introduction to alphabet, grammar, and sentence structure of Classical Tibetan language. Students gain first exposure to dictionary use and online resources for Tibetan studies.
TIB201. Classical Tibetan Language Intermediate I Students continue to deepen their knowledge of Tibetan grammar and syntax through reading and decoding basic verse and prose texts and commentaries on Buddhist philosophy and practice in their original language. This course also introduces basic translation theory. Whenever possible, students receive oral commentary of the texts they are working with as part of the class, and begin to learn how to "decode" some of the more cryptic forms of Tibetan philosophical exegesis.
THL320. Buddhist Theology
THL410: Buddhist Rituals, Ethics, Services & Ceremonies. This course will present an overview of some of the most important rituals, ethics, services, and ceremonies that form the core of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition, and shape everyday life of practitioners. We will begin with an overview of the ethical guidelines for practitioners, including precepts of practice, their purpose, meaning, and how to maintain them. The course will continue with an introduction to and, where relevant, instruction in, rituals, services, and ceremonies performed by the clergy and by practitioners themselves in the course of every day life. Finally the course will touch on some of the more esoteric rituals and ceremonies of the tradition, such as divination, offering practices, and so forth, and their significance in the tradition and in the lives of practitioners and Buddhist communities.




