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May 02, 2024
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2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RLST 169 CM - Christianity and Politics in East AsiaThis course analyzes the religious, political, and economic impact of Western Christian missions, colonialism and imperialism in Japan, China and Korea in the modern period. It examines the nationalist revolts for and against Christianity in Japan (Shimabara Rebellion, Unchurch Movement), China (Taiping Rebellion, Boxer Rebellion, Kuomintang-KMT and Maoism) and Korea (Buddhist collaboration, Japanese imperialism, Independence Movement, Minjung Thought), by comparing the continuity and discontinuity between religion and culture.
Offered: Every other year
Credit: 1
Course Number: RLST169 CM
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