Workshops
Religions of China: Homegrown and Foreign, Contemporary and Historical
This program will introduce participants to four millennia of religious history, from the earliest evidence—Neolithic grave goods, astronomical practices, and oracle bones—to today’s multiple possibilities and dangers under an overtly atheistic state governed by the Chinese Communist Party. We will survey both indigenous and foreign traditions, examining their historical roots in China and their modern expressions. Readings include primary and secondary sources, enabling participants to compare these diverse faiths and their places in Chinese culture.