Religious Studies · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU REL S 338 — Buddhism

3.00 units 3 enrollment options

Life and teachings of Buddha, foundational concepts of Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana Buddhism. Buddhist psychology and soteriology, meditative techniques, ethical issues; contemporary Buddhism, particularly in America.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.

Junior or senior standing.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
3104 Discussion	Online asynchronous	Open	74 / 75	TBA	ONLINE	Kirk Sandvig	3.9/5 · 35 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 66% take again
12387 Discussion	Online asynchronous	Closed	—	TBA	ONLINE	Kirk Sandvig	3.9/5 · 35 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 66% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
10025 Discussion	Online asynchronous	Open	0 / 100	TBA	ONLINE	Kirk Sandvig	3.9/5 · 35 reviews Difficulty 2.9 · 66% take again

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