Middlebury

RELI0229A-F18

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.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92419
Subject Code:
RELI
Course Number:
0229
Section Identifier:
A

Course

RELI 0229

All Sections in Fall 2018

Fall 2018

RELI0229A-F18 Lecture (Morrison)