Bachelor
2024/2025
Religions and Society in China
Type:
Elective course (Advertising and Public Relations)
Area of studies:
Advertising and Public Relations
Delivered by:
School of Asian Studies
When:
3 year, 4 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
24
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
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)