RELG 352. Japanese Religions: History and Thought.
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RELG 352
Japanese Religions: History and Thought.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Religious Studies (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the religious traditions of Japan from the emerging of the Japanese state to the role of religion in contemporary Japan. Kami worship, the Buddhist tradition, Yin Yang divination, Confucianism, and the modern construct of Shinto are addressed in an interdisciplinary approach, taking into account insights from the fields of History, Literature, and Art.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: RELG 253 or permission of instructor
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