RELG 259 - Orientalism ,Racism,and Religion

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University of Richmond

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Description:

By analyzing interpretations of selected religious texts, this course explores manifestations of racism and "orientalism"--a term coined to describe Western perceptions of another culture as static, backward, and passive. The "classics" of religious literature are particularly susceptible to interpretations that are racist or orientalist. This course is organized around several examples of such interpretations of particular religious classics. Topics may vary, but they will focus on specific moments of intense racist and/or orientalist interpretation: for example, Tokugawa Japanese readings of Shinto mythology, 20th century New Age appropriations of early Chinese "Daoist" and/or Buddhist texts, 19th century American racist readings of Genesis, and modern Hindu fundamentalist readings of ancient Vedic texts. General Education Requirement: FSLT Unit(s): 1

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.richmond.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 289-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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