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Chinese Religions: Confucianism, Daoism and "popular" religion 3/4 (U03730)

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

An introduction to the history of and a critical examination of the academic study of Confucianism, Daoism and “popular” religion in China.

Entry Requirements

none

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
18/09/2007	11:10	13:00	Senate Room, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have achieved:

1) a basic knowledge of the cultural horizon and historical development as well as the main contents and practices of the Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Daoism and “popular” religion;
2) the ability to critically examine basic assumptions of Western Religious Studies;
3) an awareness of European historical perception and transformation of Chinese Religions and the capacity to critically review Western prejudices, stereotypes and presumptions regarding Chinese (and Other) Religions;
4) skills in integrating approaches to the study of other religious traditions comprising their degree course;
5) the ability to apply and test theories in specific case studies.

Assessment Information

Assessment for Honours students will be by student presentation and seminar participation (20% of the mark), degree examination (40% of the mark) and by an essay of 2000-2500 words (40% of the mark).