KYJA-Religion and Society

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Surveying the basic tenets and historical developments of Buddhism, Shinto, and other prominent religions in Japan, this course examines the intersections of religion and a range of social issues in the modern era. Lectures will focus on a number of topics including, but not limited to, the relations between religion and the state, religious violence, religious freedom, and religion in a period of rapid globalization. Throughout the course, students will learn of various theoretical frameworks that may be employed when approaching these topics.