Colin Simonds

ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - History, Classics, & Religion Dept
Directory

Fall Term 2025 (1930)

RELIG 240 - Introduction to Buddhism

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A study of the emergence of Buddhism as a religion, its basic ideas, spirituality, and literature.

LECTURE 800 (59088)

2025-09-02 - 2025-12-08
01:00 - 01:00

Winter Term 2026 (1940)

RELIG 102 - Introduction to Western Religious Traditions

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the major religious traditions originating in West Asia, including, but not limited to, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Note: not open to students with credit in RELIG 101.

LECTURE B01 (81018)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 09:00 - 09:50



RELIG 103 - Introduction to Eastern Religious Traditions

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

An introduction to the major religious traditions originating in South and East Asia, including, but not limited to, Buddhism, Hinduism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto. Note: not open to students with credit in RELIG 101.

LECTURE B01 (83663)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
MWF 11:00 - 11:50



RELIG 230 - Introduction to Hinduism

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A study of the major traditions of classical Hinduism, and of the religious thinking and experience formed through these traditions.

LECTURE B01 (87846)

2026-01-05 - 2026-04-10
TR 11:00 - 12:20