RELI0229A-F15
Religion in Modern China
Persecution and Revival of Religion in Modern China
In this study of the dramatic recent religious history of China, we will begin with "modern" critics and reformers at the end of the imperial era and then consider the communist suppression of religion and the "cult of Mao." Our focus, however, will be the remarkable revival of religion since Mao's death in 1976. We will investigate the activity itself-ranging from traditional practices to new religious movements to various forms of Christianity—and the complex cultural and political dynamics involved in this "return" to religion. 3 hrs. lect.
In this study of the dramatic recent religious history of China, we will begin with "modern" critics and reformers at the end of the imperial era and then consider the communist suppression of religion and the "cult of Mao." Our focus, however, will be the remarkable revival of religion since Mao's death in 1976. We will investigate the activity itself-ranging from traditional practices to new religious movements to various forms of Christianity—and the complex cultural and political dynamics involved in this "return" to religion. 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2015
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 314(MNR 314)
- Schedule:
- 1:45pm-2:35pm on Friday at MNR 314 (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday at MNR 407 (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Elizabeth Morrison
- Subject:
- Religion
- Department:
- Religion
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92416
- Subject Code:
- RELI
- Course Number:
- 0229
- Section Identifier:
- A