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Religious and Philosophic Thought of Asia

​This course provides an introduction to the study of the history, teachings, and practices of the major East Asian and Middle East 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, Shinto, Islam, Hindu, Jaina 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. Buddhism and Islam will thus receive the most attention as it is the only pan-Asian religion.
 
We will explore the role of religions in politics and social relations in East and South, South East Asia and Middle East, and will analyze the origins, central teachings, divisions and branches, rituals and practices, influences on culture, and responses to modern challenges for each tradition.
 
The emphasis throughout the course is on the hermeneutic difficulties attendant upon the study of religion in general, and Asian religions in particular. We will explore new Asian religions as dynamic, ongoing forces in the lives of individuals and in the collective experience of modern societies.
Course Syllabus
Instructor's Materials

Materials for Students 

Please, refer to the list of books for reading in the Syllabus 

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About religions in Asia

Hindu Tradition

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Sikh Tradition 
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Jaina Tradition
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Japanese Tradition
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Buddhist Tradition
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Chinese and Korean Traditions
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