Subject | Natural Science

  • Learning

Ise Grand Shrine and Sustainability

This lecture will focus on the Ise Grand Shrine, the most famous of Shinto shrines. It will begin by providing an overview of the shrine's founding history and its rituals. Following that, the lecture will outline the history and series of rituals associated with the most characteristic event of the Ise Grand Shrine, Shikinen Sengū, held every 20 years. Additionally, the discussion will explore the relationship between these rituals and the concept of sustainability.

Content/学習内容

Staff/スタッフ

    • Teacher
    Nitta Hitoshi
    Professor at the Kogakkan University

Competency/コンピテンシー

Learning Goal

  • The students will be able to outline the history of Shikinen Sengū and the series of rituals
  • The students will be able to consider the relationship between the rituals of Ise Grand Shrine and the concept of sustainability

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