Introduction to Korean Religions

5 units · Undergraduate lower division (0-99)

(Same as Religion M60C.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Knowledge of Asian languages not required. General survey of history of religions in Korea—Shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Christianity, Tonghak, and some new religions—with focus on religious doctrines, practices, Korean characteristics, and social impacts. P/NP or letter grading.