WMU: Religion and Culture in Japan (Faculty-Led)

The program offers students the opportunity to experience the rich religious and cultural life of Japan. Students will visit temples, shrines, lay Buddhist movements and museums, and attend lectures by Dr. Covell, Japanese scholars and others. WMU Professor Dr. Stephen Covell will lead the tour. Dr. Covell lived in Japan for ten years, where he worked as a translator, studied to become a Buddhist priest, and conducted research on contemporary Japanese religions. Dr. Covell has drawn on his experience and contacts in Japan to put together a behind the scenes tour of Japanese religious life for advanced students.