HISTORY OF KOREAN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIONS 1

This class presents an overview of Korean philosophy and religions in Korean history particularly from Chosŏn dynasty (1392-1910) to the mid-20th century. This class covers diverse religious and philosophical topics such as shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity (Catholics and Protestantism), native religions like Tonghak (Eastern learning) and Shintoism (Japanese native religion) within the historical context. Thus we will look at the concepts of religion, philosophy, and thoughts etc. This class ultimately will show that Korean religions and philosophy in Korean history forms a universal world heritage, a topic that has worth studying carefully. Also, we will probe the diverse relationships between state and religion, a diverse relationship that features each society. Thus, in this class, we will probe the historical trajectory of Korean experiences in terms of religions and philosophies with the comparative perspectives.

Students are expected to participate in lively discussions with careful reading of weekly assigned materials, and to enjoy the original thoughts of Koreans in religions and philosophies.

Readings before each class and raising questions are strongly encouraged.

* Several Articles and Book Chapters will be uploaded in the Moodle at least two weeks before each class.

Several Articles and Book Chapters will be uploaded in the Moodle at least two weeks before each class.

- Final Exam (100%): Two Times in January, one time in June, and one time in August or September 2022 (Short Answer Questions and Essays)

Lecture and Discussion. Usually, I use PowerPoint slides each week for my lecture, which will deal with reading assignments and more.

English

Bring many questions

written

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