Religion and Ideology in Asia

11.8.2026 - 30.12.2026

5 cr

Face-to-face

Advanced studies

The course will give an overview on a) theoretical approaches, b) relevant methods for researching processes of and c) context and specific case study information on Asian ideologies and religion. It will highlight one or a small number of exemplary case studies which is/are jointly discussed and analyzed with the appropriate theories and methods. These case studies may be situated in one or several Asian regions or regard Asian diasporas, and include historical and/or contemporary contexts.

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Fields

Humanities

Scope

5 cr

Code

ALKU-AA311

After completing the course students will be familiar with a) theoretical approaches, b) the relevant methodical instrumentarium to investigate, and c) context as well as specific case study information on Asian ideologies and religion. They can understand and analyze the interweaving of ideologies and religion with society, f.e. the role of the latter in processes of authority representations and constructions. They will have the ability to apply the appropriate theoretical and methodical steps to thoroughly explore case study examples regarding Asia. Students will be enabled to reflect on and actively analyze both historical as well as current developments, structures, and practices.

Completion methods

The course methods of implementation include contact teaching, online teaching, and independent teaching via Moodle course areas, depending on the specific course. The exact modes of implementation and the attendance requirements for the course are always announced by the teacher responsible for an individual course.

Target groups

In the Asian Studies track, one course of Asian Ideologies and Religions is compulsory. The course is available to students from other degree programmes.

Assessment practices and criteria

Grading scale is 0-5. Assessment practices vary according to the taught course. In general, assessment will evaluate those learning outcomes that have been set for the individual taught courses. Students will be evaluated based on their class attendance and participation, case studies, exams, and team presentations. Moreover, students’ self-evaluation or peer evaluation assessments can be used.

Activities and methods in support of learning

Activities and used teaching methods are subjected to the course learning outcomes and course content and are formed by each course’s teacher.

Organiser

University of Helsinki

Contact details

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