Confucianism and Buddhism within the Intellectual Network of East Asia

Course Introduction

Not only did Confucianism and Buddhism perform political and social functions in each East Asian country, but they were also the intellectual and cultural foundations of East Asian society. Moreover, they were deeply embedded in all areas of state affairs, socioeconomics, ideology, and religion throughout Korean history, serving as both a spirit and a way of life, as well as the criteria for public and private daily judgments and choices. This course examines the historical experience of Korean society and its unique characteristics based on an understanding of Confucianism and Buddhism, the common assets of East Asia.

Course Structure

This course consists of 11 weeks, 10 weeks of lecture and a week for a final. Each week’s lecture consists of 3 to 5 videos, and each video is thematically organized. To help learners organize and review the course, non-video learning materials such as quizzes, discussions, and supplementary reading materials will be provided. Each week students are required to watch lecture videos and complete learning activities to fulfill each week’s course requirements.

Subtitles 

Korean, English, Chinese