중국의 종교교육과 종교학교

Abstract

On this year’s proposed “Revised Articles concerning Religious Affairs,” provision on religious institutions was dealt in a separate chapter of its importance. Issues with establishing and operating religious schools is a critical matter for the religious affairs and policies for the Chinese government. Religious schools in China symbolizes the right and control of religion. Religious schools in China are currently increasing its numbers, giving various changes to the education system and method. Despite the revitalization of these religious schools reflecting the autonomy and the spreading of social demands on religion, the five major religions are used as a means to control and constrain religious schools. For example, Han Chinese Buddhism and Taoism schools that are related to traditional Chinese beliefs are increasing. However, other foreign religions that entered China after the conflict with Chinese government and issues on national people, freedom, and human rights still restricted with the freedom of religion. This includes Buddhist College of Tibetan Buddhism, partial Islamic Institue, and Christian schools.