East Asian Philosophy and Religion (Required)

Introduction and Instructions Confucianism in East Asia The Migration of Buddhism in East Asia China Encounters the Religions of the West

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.

Choose One Topic

Topic 1: 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.

Topic Links

• The Jesus Sutras
• God’s Chinese Son
• Christianity in China

Questions for this Topic

Your answers to one required and one optional question should range from 250-500 words. 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. Please use the title of the unit you are reading as your email subject header.

1. (required) In what ways have these readings increased your understanding of the interaction between Christianity and Chinese culture?
2. (optional) What concepts or materials from these readings can you use with students and how might you use the materials?
3. (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?

Topic 2: 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.

Topic Links

• Muslims in China
• Islam in China
• Current Issues on Muslims in China
• Zheng He Chinese Muslim Navigator

Questions for this Topic

Your answers to one required and one optional question 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. Please use the title of the unit you are reading as your email subject header.

1. (required) In what ways have these readings increased your understanding of the interaction between Islam and Chinese culture?
2. (optional) What concepts or materials from these readings can you use with students and how might you use the materials?
3. (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?