The Archaeology of Belief in China ARHA291 SP

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       30      30         0

This course will provide an archaeologically based introduction to ancient Chinese belief, including the rise and early development of religious conceptualizations and philosophical traditions. Discussions will focus upon the interpretation of archaeological finds and ethnological materials augmented by evidence derived from various readings, including primary contemporary sources in translation. Topics to be treated include early zoomorphic divinities, Shang ancestral rites, the politico-religious beliefs of the Western Zhou, shamanism, and folk religion in traditional China.

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EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Section 01

Tong, E

Times: M.W.... 2:40PM;

Grading Mode: A/F

Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 4

Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997