Религии и общество в Китае

Магистратура 2021/2022

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

Охват аудитории: для всех

Преподаватели: Худяков Дмитрий Андреевич

Прогр. обучения: Социально-экономическое и политическое развитие современной Азии

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 2

Full 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.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 Coursera platform (URL:https://www.coursera.org/learn/religions-society-china?=)

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
Module 7 Quiz
Module 8 Quiz
Module 9 Quiz

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 4th module
0.165 * Module 3 Quiz + 0.17 * Module 1 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 4 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 5 Quiz + 0.17 * Module 2 Quiz + 0.165 * Module 6 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

"Азиатский вирус" или "голландская болезнь" ? : теория и история валютных кризисов в России и других странах, Монтес, М. Ф., 2000
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

Course Syllabus