Key facts
UNE unit code: RELS581
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Expand your knowledge of other nations and their religions and develop your ability to critically analyse sources and evaluate information.
This unit presents a historical study of the major religious traditions in China and Japan from early times to the present day. It features Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Chinese folk religion and mythology, major schools of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, and contemporary Chinese and Japanese Buddhism.
As part of this unit you will examine the social and political significance of religion in China and Japan and you will discuss the solutions to problems regarding the roles of religion in the Chinese and Japanese traditions.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated knowledge regarding the conceptual/doctrinal foundations of the main religious traditions in China and Japan and their historical backgrounds;
- analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories regarding the distinguishing features of religion in the Chinese and Japanese traditions;
- research and apply established theories to knowledge or practice regarding the roles of religion in the Chinese and Japanese traditions; and
- interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences regarding the theory and practice of religion in the Chinese and Japanese traditions.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 35% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2500 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Written responses and participation in online discussions and on campus classes. No. Words: 1000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Referenced material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Introducing Chinese Religions
ISBN: 9780415434065
Poceski, M., Routledge Paperback 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
Introducing Japanese Religion
ISBN: 9781138958760
Ellwood, R., Routledge 2nd ed. 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
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