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EAST 151 - Chinese Thought and Religion


Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD
A historical survey of Chinese thought and religion from the mists of prehistory to the encounter with modernity. The course will focus on the “three teachings”—Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism—as well as popular religiosity and sectarian movements, with a special focus on their interaction and mutual influence. The course will examine Chinese conceptions of the universe and humanity’s place in it, situating them politically and socially through readings in a variety of genres.
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: J. Ritzinger
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with RELG 235.


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