Universität Wien

010103 VU Introducing Shinto (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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An/Abmeldung

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Details

Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 01.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 08.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 15.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 22.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 29.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 19.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 26.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 03.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 10.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 17.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 24.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 31.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 07.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 14.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 21.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Mittwoch 28.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

AIMS:
Shinto, the indigenous religious belief and practice of Japan has permeated deeply into the social, political and cultural fabric of Japan. The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the basic concepts of Shinto, its influence in Japanese tradition, culture and history and its contemporary significance, practice and belief.
CONTENTS and METHODS:
• Historical emergence of Shinto
• Shinto deities (kami), rituals and symbols
• Branches of Shinto
• Shinto shrines and festivals
• Emperor system in Japan
• Yasukuni shrine
• Shinto in contemporary Japan
• Shinto in Japanese popular culture
The course is structured as a combination of lectures and presentations of audio-visual material related to the subject.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Continuous assessment
Written assignments (1 presentation 30% + final essay 50%,2000-2500 words)
Active class participation and attendance (20%)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Assessment is based on a points system. Students can reach a maximum of 100 points. The final test accounts for 50 points, the presentation is for 30 points and for active class participation, up to 20 points are awarded. Points required for a positive grade on the course: 51 points.Regular class attendance is crucial for the completion of the course

Prüfungsstoff

Identical with lecture topics

Literatur

Kasulis, Thomas P. 2004. Shinto, the Way Home: Dimensions of Asian Spirituality. University of Hawaii Press.

Moriarty, Elizabeth. 1972. “The Communitarian Aspect of Shinto Matsuri”. In Asian Folklore Studies, p.91-140

Ono, Sokyo, and William P. Woodard. (1960) 2011. Shinto The Kami Way. Tuttle Publishing

Porcu, Elisabetta.2013. “Sacred Spaces Reloaded: New Trends in Shinto”. In Self-Reflexive Area Studies. Edited by Matthias Middell. Leipziger Universitätsverlag

Thomas, Jolyon Baraka. 2012. Drawing on Tradition: Manga, Anime, and Religion in Contemporary Japan. University of Hawaii Press.

Breen, John and Mark Teeuwen .2010. A New History of Shinto. Wiley-Blackwell

Yamakage, Motohisa ,2012. The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart. Kodansha International

Hardacre, Helen .2016. Shinto: A History. Oxford University Press.

Miller, Vincent.2018. Shinto - The Way of Gods: Introduction to the Traditional Religion of Japan. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

066 800: M 2.5, M15, M18; 033 195: BRP 17 rwb; BRP 09rwb; BRP 10rwb

Letzte Änderung: Sa 01.03.2025 00:07