AQH00401 Japanese Buddhism

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code AQH00401 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Japanese Buddhism （日本の仏教）

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンノブッキョウ

Subject Name in
English Japanese Buddhism

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,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon1-2：IAS K204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lectures (handouts, PowerPoint slides)

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Religion

Eligible Students

Keywords Japanese Buddhism, traditional Japanese arts, Japanese martial arts, modern Japanese philosophy & commentaries on traditional Japanese religion (ex. Kyoto School, Nishida Philosophy), Comparative Thought

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 deepen the understanding of Buddhism and its relationship to Japanese thought and Japanese arts.
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.

Integrated Global Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
・The knowledge and understanding of one's own language and culture and other languages and cultures that are prerequisite abilities for communication with people from different cultures and areas of specialization.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course is an introduction to Japanese Buddhism. This course will examine the history of Japanese Buddhism, but will also comparatively consider its similarities and differences with other religious traditions of the world, as well as its relevance for aesthetic, moral, or theoretical contributions to Japan and the world today. Emphasis is on Medieval Buddhism.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction
lesson2 Nara Buddhism: Indian & Chinese Background
lesson3 Heian Buddhism: Kami & Buddha
lesson4 Esoteric Buddhism: Kukai & Shingon
lesson5 Kamakura Buddhism
lesson6 Pure Land Buddhism
lesson7 Zen
lesson8 Overview & Discussion

Text/Reference
Books,etc. reading materials announced / provided 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

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
Lecture Code	AQH00401	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Japanese Buddhism （日本の仏教）
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンノブッキョウ
Subject Name in English	Japanese Buddhism
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, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon1-2：IAS K204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lectures (handouts, PowerPoint slides)
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Religion
Eligible Students
Keywords	Japanese Buddhism, traditional Japanese arts, Japanese martial arts, modern Japanese philosophy & commentaries on traditional Japanese religion (ex. Kyoto School, Nishida Philosophy), Comparative Thought
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 deepen the understanding of Buddhism and its relationship to Japanese thought and Japanese arts.
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. Integrated Global Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines. ・The knowledge and understanding of one's own language and culture and other languages and cultures that are prerequisite abilities for communication with people from different cultures and areas of specialization. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course is an introduction to Japanese Buddhism. This course will examine the history of Japanese Buddhism, but will also comparatively consider its similarities and differences with other religious traditions of the world, as well as its relevance for aesthetic, moral, or theoretical contributions to Japan and the world today. Emphasis is on Medieval Buddhism.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction lesson2 Nara Buddhism: Indian & Chinese Background lesson3 Heian Buddhism: Kami & Buddha lesson4 Esoteric Buddhism: Kukai & Shingon lesson5 Kamakura Buddhism lesson6 Pure Land Buddhism lesson7 Zen lesson8 Overview & Discussion
Text/Reference Books,etc.	reading materials announced / provided 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
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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