Confucianism

Students will explore the basic teaching of Confucianism through the works of Confucious, Mencius, Hsun Tzu, Fei Tzu, and the Neo-Confucians. Special attention is given to fundamental concepts such as Jen (human heartedness), Yi (right choice/conduct), Chih (wisdom, Hsin (sincerity), Li (propriety/ritual), Tao, Te (virtue), Li (principle), and Chi’I (energy). Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: RE 103, RE 205, or RE 211. Fulfills Global Awareness course requirement. This course may not be used to satisfy the 300-level Religious Studies General Education Core requirement.