This course provides an introduction to the sacred architecture of Asia through a series of case studies that include Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, Mosques, Daoist and Confucian temples, Shinto shrines, funerary architecture, and the sacred dimensions political authority as manifested in palaces, city plans, and mausolea. The pan-Asiatic nature and long historical development of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam affords opportunities to examine national and sectarian adaptations of architectural practices. Focusing on relationships between sacred architecture and religious doctrine, ritual practice, and the communities that use sacred sites this course introduces an array of analytical approaches to sacred architecture that students will learn to employ in class discussion and written assignments. This course has no prerequisites and assumes no prior experience with Asian religions or architectural studies.