This course provides a historical introduction of Chinese religion that explores the diversity and unity of Chinese traditions. Attention is given to the cultural background, art, literature, philosophy, and institutional development of each tradition. Topics covers ancient mythology, cosmology, shamanism; Confucianism and the traditional state cult, Taoist mysticism, and immortality; Buddhism and Chinese religious transformation.

Chinese Religion: An Anthology of Sources, Deborah Sommer, 1st edition
Asian Religions: A Cultural Perspective, Randall L Nadeau, 1st edition