Religion and Thought in Medieval China: Song to Yuan Era
Explore the transformation of Chinese religious and philosophical traditions during the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties.
Explore the transformation of Chinese religious and philosophical traditions during the Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties.
This comprehensive course examines the evolution of Chinese religious and intellectual traditions from 960-1368 CE. Led by Professor John Lagerwey, it analyzes how Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism interacted and transformed during the Song dynasty's modernization. Students explore state religion, local practices, and the emergence of new philosophical systems, particularly focusing on the development of Daoxue (Neo-Confucianism).
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Understand the modernizing aspects of Song dynasty culture
Analyze the interaction between state religion and local practices
Examine the development of Neo-Confucian philosophy
Evaluate Buddhist and Daoist institutional changes
Explore the relationship between religious and political systems
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43 quizzes
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides an in-depth examination of religious and intellectual transformations during China's Song, Jin, and Yuan dynasties. The curriculum explores how the Three Teachings (Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism) evolved and interacted, analyzing their roles in state religion, local society, and philosophical discourse. Special attention is given to the development of Neo-Confucianism, Buddhist cave worship, and Daoist practices.
Modern China
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
State Religion
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Local Society
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Daoism in the Song and Jin
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Buddhism in the Song
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Dunhuang
Module 6 · 4 Hours to complete
Confucianism in the Song 1
Module 7 · 4 Hours to complete
Confucianism in the Song 2
Module 8 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Renowned Scholar in Chinese Studies and Daoism
Professor John Lagerwey is a distinguished Research Professor of Chinese Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with a rich academic background that includes a Ph.D. in Chinese Studies from Harvard University, which he obtained in 1975. He has had a significant impact on the field through his long tenure at the École française d’Extrême-Orient from 1977 to 2000 and later as Chair Professor of Daoism and Chinese Religions at the École Pratique des Hautes Études from 2000 to 2011. At CUHK, he serves as the chief editor for approximately 40 volumes of ethnographic research and eight volumes published by Brill that focus on pivotal periods in Chinese religious history. His extensive scholarship includes significant contributions to the study of Daoist rituals, and his most recent book, "China, a Religious State," published by HKU Press in 2010, explores the intricate relationship between religion and state in China. Through his research and publications, Professor Lagerwey continues to be a leading figure in the study of Chinese religions and cultural practices.
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