REL 366 - Buddhism in Japan

Institution:

Luther College

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Description:

4 hours This course introduces students to Japanese Buddhism with a particular emphasis on Zen, Shingon, and Pure Land Buddhism. It explores the relationship of Japanese Buddhism with other religious traditions of Japan such as Shintoism, Taoism, and Christianity as well as its influence on Japanese culture. The course entails a three-week trip to Japan. It will explore specifically different forms of monastic and popular spirituality by participating in the life of a Zen monastery and the pilgrimage in honor of Kukai, one of Japan's foremost saints. In addition to its experiential dimension, the course will familiarize students with the history, scriptures, and beliefs of Japanese Buddhism through readings of primary texts, lectures, videos, and class discussions. Further, it will analyze the Buddhist response to general topics and problems in religious studies as the absolute, the notion of self, the problem of human existence, and soteriological and ethical issues. Prerequisite: one of REL 101, 111, or REL 112. Offered alternate years. (Rel, Intcl)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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