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EAST 152 - Japanese Thought and Religion


Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD

A historical survey of the development of Shinto and Buddhism in Japan and the roles they play in Japanese culture and society. Among the topics to be discussed are the ancient myths of Shinto, the transmission of Buddhism to Japan, the emergence of native forms of Buddhism (e.g. Zen, Pure Land, and Nichiren), and the use of Shinto as a nationalistic ideology. Enrollment Limit: 65.
Instructor: J. Dobbins
Cross List Information
This course is cross-listed with RELG 236.



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