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- Instructor(s)
- Yumiyama Tatsuya
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Intensive ()
- Group
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- Course number
- LAH.H256
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2018
- Offered quarter
- 1-2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2018/3/25
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of religious studies and their topics, especially, new religions, cults, religious violence and spirituality. Therefore, students will read textbooks on modern religions, have discussions and conduct fieldwork.
Student learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Obtain basic knowledge about contemporary religions and their function in society.
2) Explain spiritual culture..
3) Express their views on religion.
Keywords
modern religions, spirituality, new religion, religious violence
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
We will have a seminar in 9/10 periods every Wednesday. Students will read a textbook on the sociology of religion, religious narratives and biography. And they will have discussions on the week's subject. Fieldwork is also to be conducted in class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | If you are interested in attending this class, please notify us by e-mail no later than April 9, 2018. | You have to attend the first class on April 11. |
Textbook(s)
From reference books, students select and determine which book will be read.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Class attendance and attitude in class.
Related courses
- LAH.H106 ： Religion A
- LAH.H206 ： Religion B
- LAH.H306 ： Religion C
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisites.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).
yumiyama[at]ila.titech.ac.jp
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.
