REL 3420 - Japanese Religions

Credit Hour(s): 3

Course Description: Survey of historical and contemporary religious life in Japan. Primary focus will be on both early Shinto and later nationalistic Shinto, the varieties of Japanese Buddhism, and Japanese “New” religions. Topics examined include religious doctrine, faith and devotion, self-cultivation and enlightenment, monasticism, and religion and the state.

Course Level: Undergraduate
Schedule Type(s): Lecture

Grade Mode: Standard