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Objectives
To fill up a gap of religious research previously
existing in the development of
humanities and sociology, this department is committed
to cultivating students the abilities of performing
academic research, the respect for religious treasures,
and the aspiration of pursuing advanced study.
Instead of promoting the doctrine or the influence
of a certain religious belief, our program is
tailored for the preparation of administrative
leaders or managers of religious groups to meet
the actual demands of modern society.
Curricular Focus
Religious theory, humanistic thoughts, and the
past and contemporary development of Western religions
constitute the three domains of study in this
program. Students develop basic research abilities
during the first three years of study. When they
move to junior or senior years, they are well
¡V prepared to pursue a certain major religion
by taking electives grouped into Buddhism, Taoism,
or Christianity.
Application
Students of this program are educated to pursue
a career in the field of either administrative
management or academic research:
1. Administrative management: This group
cultivates students¡¦ abilities in the administration
and management of religious parties. Upon
graduation, students are well ¡V prepared to become
religious administrators in government sectors;
engage in religious affairs engage in religious
affairs of a corporate body; take charge of archiving
work such as the recording of successive changes
in a temple; work on the religious projects of
a community, such as the holding of seminars on
health/medical issues or legal knowledge to promote
the functions of local religious parties; and
even play the interpreter of historical sites
to preserve the religious and cultural tradition.
2. Academic research: Students of this group pursue
a career in the research & teaching of religion
studies or other fields in history, philosophy,
and anthropology. Upon graduation, students work
in academic institutions or teach in college &
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