Middlebury

RELI 0228

Japanese Religions

Japanese Religions
We will begin our study of Japanese religions with the ancient mythology that forms the basis of Shinto (the way of the kami, or gods). We will then consider the introduction of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism to Japan and examine how these traditions were accepted, absorbed, and adapted. We will also investigate Japanese reactions to Christianity in the 16th century and the appearance of "new" Japanese religions starting in the 19th century. Throughout, we will ask how and why Japanese have both adhered to tradition and been open to new religions. (Seniors by waiver) 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Subject:
Religion
Department:
Religion
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
AAL NOA PHL
Equivalent Courses:
JAPN 0228

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Spring 2025

RELI0228A-S25 Lecture

Fall 2023

RELI0228A-F23 Lecture (Morrison)

Spring 2022

RELI0228A-S22 Lecture (Morrison)
RELI0228Y-S22 Discussion (Morrison)
RELI0228Z-S22 Discussion (Morrison)

Spring 2021

RELI0228A-S21 Lecture (Morrison)
RELI0228B-S21 Lecture (Morrison)
RELI0228C-S21 Lecture (Morrison)
RELI0228D-S21 Lecture (Morrison)

Spring 2019

RELI0228A-S19 Lecture (Morrison)
RELI0228B-S19 Lecture (Morrison)
RELI0228C-S19 Lecture (Morrison)

Spring 2018

RELI0228A-S18 Lecture (Morrison)

Spring 2016

RELI0228A-S16 Lecture (Morrison)

Spring 2015

RELI0228A-S15 Lecture (Morrison)

Fall 2012

RELI0228A-F12 Lecture (Morrison)

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RELI0228A-S11 Lecture (Morrison)

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RELI0228A-F08 Lecture (Morrison)

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RELI0228A-S06 Lecture (Morrison)

Spring 2004

RELI0228A-S04 Lecture (Morrison)