Universität Wien

010103 VU Introducing Shinto (2023S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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

Examination topics

Identical with lecture topics

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

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

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