JAPANESE 292

Special Topic: Religion in Modern Japanese Society

Description

Aims to understand the role of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in modern Japanese society. Topics to be covered include the “invention” of State Shinto and its role in nation-building, the decline of established temple Buddhism, the emergence and impact of new religious movements, and social conflict related to religion-state issues in the postwar period.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline. 
 
Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

Readings will be available through CANVAS/Talis via Modules. The assigned readings each week should be understood as the bare minimum required for the successful completion of this course. Additional research and reading will be required to demonstrate thorough grasp of the subject matter and issues addressed in this course.

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

JAPANESE 292: 15 points

Prerequisites

45 points in BA courses, including either JAPANESE 150 or ASIAN 100

Restrictions

JAPANESE 308