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Mar 28, 2024
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RELG 323 - Globalization and East Asian Religions Semester Offered: Second Semester Credits: 4 credits Attribute: 4HU, CD, WINT
Why is Christianity so popular in Korea and China? Why is it an international incident when the Japanese Prime Minister visits a particular shrine? This course will explore what globalization means for the religions of East Asia. Starting with the historical transmission of religions across East Asia, it will focus on the eras of colonialization and post-colonialization, and their accompanying global economic, cultural, and religious exchange within East Asia and its diaspora. It will discuss constructive aspects of religious globalization such as the explosion in new religious movements across Asia, as well as negative aspects like religious nationalism. Field trips required.
Enrollment Limit: 15 Instructor: G. Gillson
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes Cross List Information: This course is cross-listed with EAST 323
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