Littlejohn Lesson Three: The Migration of Buddhism in East Asia

East Asian Philosophy and Religion

Ronnie Littlejohn

Instructions for Completing the East Asian Philosophy and Religion Component

There are three lessons in this component. In order to finish the component, choose two of the three lessons, follow instructions, and when you send me your work and I approve it, the component will be completed.

Your answers to both questions should range from 250-500 words (about two double spaced pages in 12 pt. font). This is 250- 500 total, not 250- 500 words each. You may send your answers to me in an email or as an email attachment at this address ronnie.littlejohn@belmont.edu. Please enter China Encounters Christianity in the subject line of your e-mail to me.

Component Two, Lesson Three: China Encounters the Religions of the West

The readings at the links shown below have been arranged under two topics: China Encounters Christianity and China Encounters Islam. For this assignment, choose only one of these two topics.

China Encounters Christianity. The assignment links shown below have been selected to provide you with information about how China has encountered Christianity. Select the links, read each one, and answer, depending upon your specific situation, two of the following three questions.

Questions for this topic (choose only one topic)

(required) In what ways have these readings increased your understanding of the interaction between Christianity and Chinese culture?
(optional) What concepts or materials from these readings can you use with students and how might you use the materials?
(optional) If you are not able to use this material in your own class, how might you share it with other teachers in your school?

China Encounters Islam. The assignment links shown below have been selected to provide you with information about how China has encountered Islam. Select the links, read each one, and answer, depending upon your specific situation, two of the following three questions.

Questions for this topic

(choose only one topic)

(required) In what ways have these readings increased your understanding of the interaction between Islam and Chinese culture?
(optional) What concepts or materials from these readings can you use with students and how might you use the materials?
(optional) If you are not able to use this material in your own class, how might you share it with other teachers in your school?

Assignment Links