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REL 382: Religion and Society in Japan

Religion · 5 credits · Global Humanities & Religions

A detailed examination of the major religious and philosophical traditions of Japan: the agrarian religion of Shintoism, the Confucian system of ethics, imported from China, and Buddhism, which though originally from India also came to Japan through China. Particular attention is given to the interaction and intertwining of these traditions, and of the ways they shaped and supported the lives of individuals and communities. Also offered as EAST 382.

Offered in 3 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2021 to Winter 2026).

Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (3)

EAST 432, EAST 435, EAST 497D

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

Syllabi and course websites

None listed yet.

Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Bushelle, Ethan3Fall 2021 to Winter 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (3 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Winter 2026013498LectureMWF 11:30am-12:50pm · MH 113Bushelle, Ethan4/15Face to Face Instruction
Winter 2023013719LectureTR 10:00am-11:50am · BH 417Bushelle, Ethan15/15Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2021044318LectureMWF 11:30am-12:50pm · BH 417Bushelle, Ethan25/30Face to Face Instruction