EALC 225
Fall 2023 Part of Term 1
Aug 21-Dec 6
Credit: 3 hours.
Introduces the history and development of the varieties of Japanese religious thought, practice and cultural expression. Focus is primarily on the major traditions of Japan: Shinto and Buddhism, with some attention to Confucianism, Christianity and New Religions. Read alongside secondary literature for context and interpretation, a number of primary materials in translation, such as historical documents, Shinto mythical narratives, Buddhist philosophical treatises, ritual manuals, Nō dramas, folk tales, a novel, political tracts, and several films will be examined.
Same as REL 225.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in
Fall 2022 for:
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78360
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Lecture
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CC
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2:00PM
-3:20PM
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MW
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1064 Lincoln Hall
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Callahan, C
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