Cultures and Religions of Asia WT-SST-KRAZ

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental issues related to the cultural and religious diversity of Asia and to familiarize
them with the most important religious traditions and value systems present on this continent. The course aims to develop students’ ability to
critically analyze and compare different cultural, religious, and social models found in various regions of Asia. Particular emphasis will be placed
on illustrating the interrelationships between religion and culture, as well as on understanding the influence of beliefs, religious practices, and
worldviews on the formation of traditions, social norms, art, philosophy, and everyday life in Asian societies. As a result, students will acquire the
skills to interpret cultural phenomena from a religious perspective and to recognize the historical and contemporary connections between Asia’s
cultural heritage and its religious traditions.

(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się

theology

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) nie dotyczy

Course coordinators

Wojciech Kluj

(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS

Direct contact with the instructor: participation in classes, participation in assessments, and consultations outside of class—50 hours—2 ECTS.. Independent work—preparation for classes (reading, independent study, translation, preparation of a project or mid-semester assignment) and preparation for the final assessment—75 hours—3 ECTS.

Subject level

intermediate

(in Polish) Punkty ECTS

(unknown)

Learning outcome code/codes

STL_W01; STL_W03; STL_W07; STL_U01; STL_U05; STL_U07; STL_U08 ; STL_K05

Type of subject

obligatory

Preliminary Requirements

General knowledge of the cultural and religious realities of Asia

Learning outcomes

STL_W01 - W1 - the student has in-depth knowledge of Asian cultures and religions;
STL_W03 - W2 - the student has a structured and in-depth knowledge of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese and Japanese religions;
STL_W07 - W3 - the student has an in-depth knowledge of the similarities and differences between Asian religions and the faith practiced in Europe;
STL_U01 - U1 - The student is able to search for and analyze information regarding Asian cultures and religions;
STL_U05 - U2 - The student is able to integrate knowledge from various disciplines regarding different Asian religions;
STL_U07 - U3 - The student is able to engage in interreligious dialogue on worldviews;
STL_U08 - U4 - The student is able to formulate critical opinions on the relationship between culture and religion in Asia and to present them in various forms and in media;
STL_K05 - K1 - The student is aware of the complexity of cultural and religious realities in Asia and understands the need for an interdisciplinary approach to addressing cultural and religious issues.

Assessment criteria

- Oral exam,
- Class participation,
- Class presentation or report.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of WT-SST-KRAZ in USOSweb