Магистратура
2022/2023
Религии и общество в Китае
Статус:
Курс по выбору (Социально-экономическое и политическое развитие современной Азии)
Направление:
58.04.01. Востоковедение и африканистика
Кто читает:
Школа востоковедения
Где читается:
Факультет мировой экономики и мировой политики
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 4 модуль
Формат изучения:
с онлайн-курсом
Онлайн-часы:
30
Охват аудитории:
для всех
Преподаватели:
Худяков Дмитрий Андреевич
Прогр. обучения:
Социально-экономическое и политическое развитие современной Азии
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
6
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course provides an introduction to the study of the history, major teachings, and practices of the major Chinese religions and spiritual practices and is deigned to give conceptual tools to appreciate diverse religious practice in East. It covers the development of Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism and wide range of popular and local religions. From historical perspective we will also explore the development of key theological, religious and philosophical doctrines as well as associated practices. An effort will be made to spend time on each tradition according to its importance to Asia as a whole.The learning format includes the online-course at the base of online.hse.ru platform (https://online.hse.ru/local/showcase/?cid=3498)
Learning Objectives
- We will explore the role of religions in politics and social relations in East and South, South East Asia and China in particular.
- We will analize the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition.
- We will explore new Asian religions as dynamic, ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Analyses the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition
- Explains key theological, religious and philosophical doctrines as well as associated practices
- Explains the role of religions in politics and social relations in East and South, South East Asia and China in particular
- Seizes the history, major teachings, and practices of the major Chinese religions and spiritual practices and is deigned to give conceptual tools to appreciate diverse religious practice in East
Course Contents
- Foundations of Religions in China
- Taoism in China
- Taoism in Chinese society: main religious practices
- Confucianism in Chinese society: from sacrality to morality
- Buddhism in the Chinese Tradition
- Sinified Buddhism as an almost independent tradition
- Chinese Mythology
- Chinese folk religions: ancestor worship, temples, festivals and communal identities
- Modern China and its attitude to religions
Assessment Elements
- Module 1 Quiz
- Module 2 Quiz
- Module 3 Quiz
- Module 4 Quiz
- Module 5 Quiz
- Module 6 Quiz
Interim Assessment
- 2022/2023 4th module0.165 * Module 2 Quiz + 0.175 * Module 6 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 1 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 3 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 4 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 5 Quiz
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Katz, P. R., & Shahar, M. (2014). Religion in China and Its Modern Fate. Waltham, Massachusetts: Brandeis University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=761096
- Wu, C. V. (DE-588)1116347520, (DE-627)870290843, (DE-576)478303025, aut. (2019). The transformation of information in Chinese folk religion reflections on fieldwork in Pution, Fujian Chongqing Wu. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.1667646931
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Rosker, J. S., & Suhadolnik, N. V. (2013). Modernisation of Chinese Culture : Continuity and Change. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=860091