Course Details
Country:
Korea, South
Institution:
External - Pusan National University
Course Title:
World Religions and Cultures
Course Number:
GS35780
Course Description:
Certain preoccupations are primary in human existence and thus a part of people’s experience no matter where they are in the world. For such reasons, the great mythologist Joseph Campbell conjectured that stories, artistic works, religious practices and philosophical systems from varying cultures exhibit similar and reoccurring archetypes. In this course, we will survey a range of culturally-based ideas, and look for what is shared between them. However, we will also endeavor to see the uniqueness of each and the separate histories that have led to different cultural experiences.
The general aim of this course is to cultivate an appreciation for the value and diversity of human legacies, while building bridges of common understanding. Some specific attention will be paid to the synthesis of multiple traditions in South Korea.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
RELI 100
