JPN 589 - History of Japanese Religions: Modern

A selective survey of the history of Japanese religion from the 16th century through the present. Topics may include Shinto and Buddhism; Christianity and its suppression; Edo-period official and popular religion; State Shinto; and Japan's "new religions" and "new new religions." Graduate-level requirements include oral presentations and longer, more in-depth papers.

Units
3
Also Offered As
RELI 589
Grade Basis
Regular Grades
Course Attributes
Cross Listed