This is an historical survey of all the religious traditions of Korea in relation to the socio-cultural trends of seven different periods of Korean history. Sel

Korea has one of the most diverse religious cultures in the world today, with a range and breadth of religious practice virtually unrivaled by any other country

Religious and Philosophical Traditions of Korea addresses a wide range of traditions, serving as a guide to those interested in Buddhism, Confucianism, Shamanis

With a third of South Koreans now identifying themselves as Christian, Christian churches play an increasingly prominent role in the social and political events

A major catalyst for the growth of Korean Christianity occurred at the turn of the twentieth century when Western missionaries encountered the religious landsca