Christianity in Asia: Past Patterns and Present Processes 3/4 (U00513)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-CASIA

This course examines the process of Christian expansion to and integration in Asia over the last 2000 years, particularly in East, South-East and South Asia. It will concentrate on the power, purpose and response of the missionized and the missionizing, each of whom have both agendas and agency, the interaction of Christianity with various local religious traditions and expectations and the indigenisation of Christianity in modern movements in Japan, China, India, Philippines, etc.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : History of Christianity as a World Religion 1 recommended

? Costs : Tutorial readings £5

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	14:00	17:00	Baillie Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants should:
- be able to deal critically with such concepts as syncretism, inculturation, theologies;
- have a clear understanding of the historical variability of Christianity in Asia;
- be aware of context, process and reasons for indigenised forms of Christianity;
- deal with the sociological implications of a world religion in one specific context/time.