ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES 244 - Christianity in East Asia

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

Christianity has typically been considered a Western religion, yet it has a long and detailed history throughout East Asia and East Asia is one of the areas in the world experiencing the greatest growth of Christianity. This course will explore, compare and contrast various histories and traditions of Christianity in China, Korea, Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam. Among other things, we will consider questions such as, What is the future of Christianity in East Asia How does the growth of Christianity relate to other political and social changes in this part of the world Is Christianity culturally compatible with these national cultures How has Christianity been inculturated in these countries

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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