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2017-2018 Academic Catalogue 
    
2017-2018 Academic Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOGUE]

REL 327 - Religions of China and Japan (1)

This course focuses on the character and development of Chinese and Japanese religions. Particular emphasis will be placed on the figures, movements and literature of China’s and Japan’s “major” religions (Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and Shinto) within their regional, social and cultural contexts. Some attention will also be given to NRM’s (New Religious Movements) and the reception of “western” philosophy and religion. Offered every third year.
(Humanities)