Syllabus
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TOPIC/READINGS |
| 1/26 | RELIGIOUS RESPONSES ~ An Introduction to Religious Studies Ch. 1 Introduction-1.9, An Object to be Studied, Review, Ch. 1 Quiz |
| 1/28 | JUDAISM ~ Genesis Ch. 8 Introduction-8.1 ¤ Religious Autobiography Paper |
| 2/2 | JUDAISM ~ The Search for Meaning in Rabbinic Judaism 8.2-8.3 |
| 2/4 | JUDAISM ~ Major Branches 8.4-8.6, An Evolving Tradition |
| 2/9 | JUDAISM ~
Contemporary Issues Review, Ch. 8 Quiz • God on Trial • Israel-Palesting Conflict |
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CHRISTIANITY ~ The Life of
Jesus |
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CHRISTIANITY ~ Unity and Division in the Early Church |
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CHRISTIANITY ~ Medieval Catholicism and the Protestant Reformation 9.5, 9.7-9.8 |
| Optional Event | EAST@NCC FILMFEST: AINU MOSIR • Saturday, February 20 @ 3:00 pm Recommended but not required • Co-hosted by East Asian Studies and the Department of Religious Studies • Click link for details |
| 2/23 | CHRISTIANITY
~ Contemporary Issues 9.9, Loving Your Neighbor, Review, Ch. 9 Quiz • Lausanne #3 & 12 • Liberation Theology |
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| ISLAM ~ The Prophet Muhammad Ch. 10 Introduction-10.4 ¤ Reflection Paper on Christianity |
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ISLAM ~ The Five Pillars
of Islam 10.5, Muhammad as the Restorer of One True Religion |
| 3/4 | ISLAM
~ The Traditions of Islam 10.6-10.9 |
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ISLAM
~ Contemporary Issues 10.10-10.11, Review, Ch. 10 Quiz • Jihad • Women & Islam |
| 3/11 | DAOISM ~ The Way of Wuwei Ch. 6 Introduction-6.2 ¤ Reflection Paper on Islam |
| 3/16 | DAOISM ~ The
Organization of the Dao 6.3-6.4 |
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CONFUCIANISM ~ The Moral Foundation of Chinese Religion 6.5-6.7, Coexisting and Complementary Value Systems, Review, Ch. 6 Quiz |
| 3/23 | SHINTO ~ The Way of the Kami Ch. 7 Introduction-7.4 |
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SHINTO ~
Shinto Shrines and Popular Practices 7.5, Veneration and Worship, Review, Ch. 7 Quiz |
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HINDUISM ~
The Vedic Roots of Hinduism Ch. 3 Introduction-3.1 ¤ Reflection Paper on East Asian Religions |
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HINDUISM ~ The
Four Paths of Yoga 3.2, 3.4, The Countless Faces of the Divine |
| Optional Event | EAST@NCC FILMFEST: CITY OF LIFE AND DEATH • Saturday, April 3 @ 3:00 pm Recommended but not required • Co-hosted by East Asian Studies and the Department of History • Click link for details |
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HINDUISM ~ Shaktas, Shaivites and Vaishnavites 3.3, 3.5 |
| 4/8 | HINDUISM ~ Contemporary Issues 3.6, Review, Ch. 3 Quiz • Caste • Widows |
| 4/13 | BUDDHISM ~ Shakyamuni
and the “Tradition of the Elders” Ch. 5 Introduction-5.2 ¤ Reflection Paper on Hinduism |
| 4/15 | BUDDHISM ~ “Self Power” in the Chan/Zen Tradition 5.3-5.4 |
| 4/20 | BUDDHISM ~
“Other Power” in the Pure Land Tradition 5.5-5.6 • Amitabha Buddha in Minutes |
| 4/22 | HONOR’S DAY |
| 4/27 | BUDDHISM ~ Contemporary Issues 5.7-5.8, The Interconnectedness of Life, Review, Ch. 5 Quiz • Mindfulness • Mizuko Kuyo |
| 4/29 | RELIGION IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY ~ Concluding Reflections Ch. 13 Introduction-13.8, Its Impact Now and in the Future, Review, Ch. 13 Quiz ¤ Reflection Paper on Buddhism |
| 5/6 | ¤ Comparative Paper |