Catholicism in China

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course will provide an introduction to the Catholic Church in China, with a focus on the inculturation of Catholic theology in the context of Chinese culture. The course starts with the Sanjiao ("three teachings of China"): Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. We will also discuss the legacy of Matteo Ricci, his fellow Jesuits, and their interaction with Chinese Catholics.