Undergraduate Course: Chinese Religions: Confucianism, Daoism and "popular" religion 3/4 (REST10029)
Course Outline
| School | School of Divinity |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Religious Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | An introduction to the history of and a critical examination of the academic study of Confucianism, Daoism and 'popular' religion in China. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have achieved:
1) a basic knowledge of the cultural horizon and historical development as well as the main contents and practices of the Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Daoism and 'popular' religion;
2) the ability to critically examine basic assumptions of Western Religious Studies;
3) an awareness of European historical perception and transformation of Chinese Religions and the capacity to critically review Western prejudices, stereotypes and presumptions regarding Chinese (and Other) Religions;
4) skills in integrating approaches to the study of other religious traditions comprising their degree course;
5) the ability to apply and test theories in specific case studies.
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Assessment Information
| Assessment for Honours students will be by student presentation and seminar participation (20% of the mark), degree examination (40% of the mark) and by an essay of 2000-2500 words (40% of the mark). |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof James Cox
Tel: (0131 6)50 8942
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Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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