REL 295-02 - Special Topic: Religion in Contemporary China

4 credits (Fall)

This special topics course explores the position of religion in contemporary Chinese society and culture. It will engage with discussions related to the impact of rapid social and political change over the past century on social and moral identities, and will allow students the opportunity to think about broader questions related to the relationship between religion, modernity, and secularism for states and individuals in one of the world’s most diverse, and misunderstood nations.

Prerequisite: REL 101, REL 102, REL 103, REL 104 or second-year standing.
Instructor: Staff