＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
This is a seminar to learn about both Japanese religions and the monotheistic religions. The course takes a comparative approach，and some material will be read in English.
All established religions share the following four characteristics: a belief system，customary rituals，protocols and ethics. Monotheistic religions hold to the belief of one supreme God. This God is believed to have created the world and all its inhabitants. Typical rituals of monotheistic religions include prayer，fasting，pilgrimage and other acts of devotion. Monotheistic protocol governs acts such as marriage，divorce，inheritance，commerce，etc. In the terms of ethics，there are principles of justice，equality，human dignity and other common values like honesty，kindness，cooperation，mastery of work，forgiveness，seeking knowledge etc.
Needless to say，Japanese religions have fundamentally different characteristics from the monotheistic ones. But are these differences so basic and comprehensive that they lack any point of commonality? To answer this question，we will attempt a comparative investigation into Japanese and monotheistic religions.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
Students will learn about the basic components/features/characteristics of Japanese and monotheistic religions and conduct a comparative study of them. They will also learn how to find a common base on which they can build a fruitful dialogue with scholars of other religions both inside and outside Japan. Additionally，students will gain the ability to methodically explicate Japanese religions and culture.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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1
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Introduction to principles of Religions (1)
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Prepare what to do for next week.
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2
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Introduction to principles of Religions (2)
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3
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The concept of God/gods (1)
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4
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The concept of God/gods (2)
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5
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Free discussion: comparative study on God， Allah， kami， Buddha etc.
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6
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The concept of creations (1)
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7
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The concept of creations (2)
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8
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The concept of creations (3)
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9
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The concept of human being (1)
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10
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The concept of human being (2)
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11
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Environment: mountains， rivers， stones and plants in religions (1)
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12
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Environment: mountains， rivers， stones and plants in religions (2)
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13
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Life and death (1)
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14
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Life and death (2)
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15
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Synthesis and Review
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＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Attendance and participation
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70%
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Punctuality is an essential expression of courtesy.
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Term paper
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30%
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Failure to properly quote your sources or any form of plagiarism in writing required papers will immediately result in a zero grade.
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＜成績評価結果/Results of assessment＞
成績評価の見方について/Notes for assessment
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成績評価結果は公表されていません。
＜参考文献/Reference Book＞
＜備考/Remarks＞
This course will be conducted in English.
This syllabus will be subject to changes and/or revisions.
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