PHRE 312 - Japanese Religions

A survey of Japanese religious traditions, including Shinto, Buddhism, Bushido, and “New Religions.” We will examine the development of each religious tradition in a larger historical context. Coverage will focus on the main characteristics of each religion, interaction among the various traditions, and their influence on Japanese people’s daily lives and ways of thinking. Through lecture, discussion, and audio-visual presentations, this course aims to provide a general understanding of what religion has meant for Japanese people and what role religion has played in Japanese culture and society.

Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: General Honors Course.
NOTE: This course fulfills the Philosophical/Religious Mode of Inquiry and the Intercultural Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.