CHS 361 - Eastern Philosophy and Religions

Institution:

Colorado Christian University

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Description:

This seminar course introduces the basic teachings, history, and development of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and folk religion, as well as their role in China today. In addition to reading the course text, each student will read and make a class presentation on a book that goes into more detail about aspects of Chinese thought that have spread throughout Eastern Asia. Source books for these presentations include the Analects of Confucius, the Tao Te Ching, the I Ching, and the Diamond Sutra, etc. The course will examine these topics from a Christian perspective, seeing to what extent they are compatible with Christian doctrine. Field trips to relevant sites will occur throughout the program. Enrollment is limited to students admitted to the China Studies Program study abroad semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.CCU.EDU

Phone Number:

(303) 963-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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