Chinese Religions

China has been called the “land of gods” since ancient times. Chinese people have a unique religious experience and practice, their religions being quite distinct from the Abrahamic faiths or Hinduism. In recent decades, discussion in the public sphere and academic research on Chinese religions are becoming cross-cultural phenomena in the tide of globalization and revitalization of faith. For the purpose of training future experts and promising young scholars in this field, the School of Philosophy, Fudan University resolves to launch a master program for Chinese religious studies in English. It will start in fall semester 2015 and will be open to applicants from around the world

• History of Chinese Buddhism and Sutra-reading;
• Study of Confucian Classics and rites；
• Muslim ethnical groups in China, Islam-Confucian dialogue, Menhuan system;
• Contemporary urban religion and field research;
• Festivals and rituals of Chinese popular religions;
• History and prospect of Sino-Christian theology;
• Chinese translation of Bible, indigenization of Christian theology in China;
• Christianity and Judaism in Chinese context;
• Relationship between religion and politics, religious policy in China;
• Faith and ritual of ethnical groups in south-western China;
• Sociological study of Chinese religions;
• Hermeneutics of classical texts of Chinese religions 

Requirements

• Applicants must have an acknowledged bachelor degree. 
• Copy of passport (required by international student office)
• Application form (required by international student office)
• CV
• Copy of diploma
• Notarized copy of academic records
• Two letters of recommendation (sealed with signature)
• Personal statement (1000 words)
• Research project (4-6 pages, double space, 12 pound)
• Non-native speakers of English must provide an English level certificate (TOEFL 80; or IELTS 6.0); 
• Application fee: 800 RMB

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• China Scholarship Council
• Shanghai government scholarship