2021 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Humanities and social science courses
Seminar on Humanities(Religion and Spirituality in Contemporary Society)5
- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tatsuya Yumiyama
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAH.H364
- Number of credits
- 020
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 1-2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
The aim of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of religious studies and their topics, especially, religiosity and spirituality. Therefore, students will read textbooks on modern religions, have discussions and conduct fieldwork.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Obtain basic knowledge about contemporary religions and their function in society.
2) Explain spirituality.
3) Express their views on religion.
Keywords
modern religions, religiosity, spirituality
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Students will read a textbook on religious studies, religious narratives, and biography. And fieldwork is also to be conducted in class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | In this course, the cult problem will be treated as a theme for discussion this year. If you are interested in attending this class, please notify us by e-mail no later than April 17, 2021. | No prerequisites. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
From reference books, students select and determine which book will be read.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Class attendance and attitude in class.
Related courses
- LAH.H106 ： Religion A
- LAH.H206 ： Religion B
- LAH.H306 ： Religion C
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).
yumiyama【at】ila.titech.ac.jp（replace 【at】 ＠）
Office hours
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment.