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Undergraduate Course: Chinese Religions: Confucianism, Daoism and "popular" religion 3/4 (REST10029)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Divinity CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaReligious Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionAn introduction to the history of and a critical examination of the academic study of Confucianism, Daoism and 'popular' religion in China.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
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).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserProf James Cox
Tel: (0131 6)50 8942
Email: J.Cox@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Paula Kruyff
Tel: (0131 6)5
Email: Paula.Kruyff@ed.ac.uk
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