Religion 49 - Topics in East Asian Religions

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Dartmouth College

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08F: 10 09S: 2 In this course students will read and discuss the latest research on one of the religions of East Asia, or a particular sect, movement, or time period in the history of East Asian religions. The topic will change with each offering. Thus, students may take this course more than once. Sample topics include: "Literature and Religion in China," "Politics and Religion in China," and "The Body in Japanese Religio Dist: TMV; WCult: NW. In 08F, Japanese Buddhism and the Arts. Can art be a religious pursuit In Japanese traditional arts, the production of beautiful objects is commonly understood to be of less concern than the spiritual transformation of the artist. This course explores how religion, particularly Buddhism, has influenced the development of Japanese arts, aesthetics, and theories of artistry. It will examine Japanese literary, visual, and dramatic arts-including "practical arts" such as tea a nd ikeba na-within the context of Japanese religious thought and practice. DrotIn 09S, The Body in Japanese Religion. An examination of the role of the body in Japanese religion and the ways in which religion has shaped somatic experience in Japan. Topics will include the relationship of religious knowledge and medical knowledge prior to the introduction of European medicine, asceticism and philosophies of cultivation in Japanese religious thought, the influence of religion on the construction of gender roles and life-stages, and how traditional religio-cultural attitudes have influenced bio-ethical debates in contemporary Japan. Drott. For courses at the Introductory level in East Asian Religions, see course numbered 10.

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3.00

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Lecture

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www.dartmouth.edu

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(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Quarter

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