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REL 270 - Religion and Culture: China and Japan

4 credits
An introduction to the history, literature, and practices of the major religions of China and Japan, focusing on Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Shinto. While providing an overview of each tradition, the course emphasizes the dynamic interactions among them that have shaped the development of religious and cultural traditions in East Asia and their civilizational significance. Primary texts in translation and visual materials are central to the course study. The course includes field trips to Japanese traditional institutions devoted to the practice of Zen and the Tea Ceremony in New York City. Offered spring semester. CLA-Breadth/Humanities, CLA-Diversity International


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