AHH29001 Comparative Thought

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code AHH29001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 比較思想

Subject Name
（Katakana）ヒカクシソウ

Subject Name in
English Comparative Thought

Instructor RIGSBY CURTIS ANDREW

Instructor
(Katakana) リグスビー　カーティス　アンドリュー

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Fri1-4：IAS K307

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lectures (handouts, PowerPoint slides); Discussion
Preparations are being made for this course to be taught face-to-face in the classroom, with direct interaction between instructor and students. However, contingencies may yet require that this course be taught online.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Religion

Eligible Students

Keywords Comparative Philosophy, Comparative Religion, Comparative Thought, Global History of Civilizations, Interdisciplinary Studies, East & West, Intercivilizational Dialogue,Practical work experience

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) The aim of this course is to examine the similarities and differences between the great ideas of various civilizations and individual thinkers.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture"  and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The philosophies, religions, sciences, arts, ethics, economics, etc of India, China, Japan, Greece, Europe, America, the Ancient Near East, Oceania, Meso-America, etc will be compared and evaluated.

Class Schedule lesson1 Orientation
lesson2 Myths, Gods, and Sacrifice: Thought in Early Agricultural Communities
lesson3 ~Gods & Man
lesson4 ~Search for the Absolute
lesson5 The Twilight of the Gods: The Rise of Philosophy and the Development of Heterodoxies
lesson6 ~Philosophy
lesson7 ~Heterodoxies
lesson8 Early Universal Religions
lesson9 ~Human Existence
lesson10 ~The Ideal of the Universal State
lesson11 Features of Medieval Thought
lesson12 ~Two Types of Religion
lesson13 ~Theology & Its Counterparts
lesson14 Common Features of Modern Thought
lesson15 Overview

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Readings and references will be announced in class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, projector (PowerPoint slides)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students must read the assigned readings, give a presentation, and submit a final paper. Students must come prepared to each class with a question-comment card which includes two questions and / or comments about the assigned reading. Although the instructor will give lectures, students are strongly encouraged to enter into discussion.

Requirements Adjustments may be made to the syllabus mid-term in order to best guide the unique needs of the students.

Grading Method Assessment will be based on a presentation (50%) and a final report (50%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other The professor will draw upon his experiences as an assistant pastor and assistant chaplain, as well as his participation in interreligious dialogue, in order to concretely approach religious issues in the subject.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	AHH29001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	比較思想
Subject Name （Katakana）	ヒカクシソウ
Subject Name in English	Comparative Thought
Instructor	RIGSBY CURTIS ANDREW
Instructor (Katakana)	リグスビー　カーティス　アンドリュー
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Fri1-4：IAS K307
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lectures (handouts, PowerPoint slides); Discussion Preparations are being made for this course to be taught face-to-face in the classroom, with direct interaction between instructor and students. However, contingencies may yet require that this course be taught online.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Religion
Eligible Students
Keywords	Comparative Philosophy, Comparative Religion, Comparative Thought, Global History of Civilizations, Interdisciplinary Studies, East & West, Intercivilizational Dialogue,Practical work experience
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	The aim of this course is to examine the similarities and differences between the great ideas of various civilizations and individual thinkers.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework. ・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture" and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The philosophies, religions, sciences, arts, ethics, economics, etc of India, China, Japan, Greece, Europe, America, the Ancient Near East, Oceania, Meso-America, etc will be compared and evaluated.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Orientation lesson2 Myths, Gods, and Sacrifice: Thought in Early Agricultural Communities lesson3 ~Gods & Man lesson4 ~Search for the Absolute lesson5 The Twilight of the Gods: The Rise of Philosophy and the Development of Heterodoxies lesson6 ~Philosophy lesson7 ~Heterodoxies lesson8 Early Universal Religions lesson9 ~Human Existence lesson10 ~The Ideal of the Universal State lesson11 Features of Medieval Thought lesson12 ~Two Types of Religion lesson13 ~Theology & Its Counterparts lesson14 Common Features of Modern Thought lesson15 Overview
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Readings and references will be announced in class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, projector (PowerPoint slides)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students must read the assigned readings, give a presentation, and submit a final paper. Students must come prepared to each class with a question-comment card which includes two questions and / or comments about the assigned reading. Although the instructor will give lectures, students are strongly encouraged to enter into discussion.
Requirements	Adjustments may be made to the syllabus mid-term in order to best guide the unique needs of the students.
Grading Method	Assessment will be based on a presentation (50%) and a final report (50%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	The professor will draw upon his experiences as an assistant pastor and assistant chaplain, as well as his participation in interreligious dialogue, in order to concretely approach religious issues in the subject.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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