History of Chinese Religion

REL

3820

History of Chinese Religion

This course examines the historical evolution of the traditions that make up Chinese religion together with the role religion plays in Chinese culture from the earliest recorded history to the present. The major formal (i.e., text-centered) forms of religion, such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism, are studied, as are the major cults and millenarian movements of the popular tradition. This course is equivalent to AAS 3820 and HIS 3820. Students will receive credit for REL 3820, AAS 3820, or HIS 3820. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.)

Fall, Spring, Summer

Undergraduate

Yes