TTLV: Cao Dai rituals in the Southern region

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's full name: Le Thi Ngoc Mai 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: 05/07/1989

4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2119/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH dated November 1, 2011 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:Cao Dai rituals in the Southern region

8. Major: Religious Studies Code: 60 22 03 09

9. Scientific advisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Xuan, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics

10. Summary of thesis results:

First of all, the thesis has distinguished related concepts such as: ritual, religious ritual and the importance of studying religious ritual in general.

Second: Summarize the basic features of Cao Dai Religion in the Southern region: the formation process, doctrine, organizational structure, laws... as a basis for focusing on research on the rituals of the Religion.

Third: The thesis has analyzed most of the important rituals of Cao Dai, systematized, pointed out important characteristics and analyzed the changing trends of Cao Dai rituals in recent years.

11. Practical application:

The thesis is likely to contribute to helping society have a more correct view of Cao Dai religion, especially its rituals, thereby finding reasonable solutions to the arising variations.

The thesis can be used as a reference for those interested in indigenous religions and indigenous religious rituals.

12. Further research directions:

Research on the syncretism in Cao Dai rituals and the interaction of Cao Dai rituals on Southern culture

13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Le Thi Ngoc Mai 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: July 5, 1989 4. Place of birth: Hai Duong

5. Admission decision number: 2119/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH. Dated: November 1, 2011

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title:Rituals of Caodaism in Southern Vietnam

8. Major: Religious Study 9. Code: 60 22 03 09

10. Supervisors: Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Thanh Xuan – Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

First, the thesis distinguishes clarify confusing concepts involved, such as rituals, religious rituals and the importance of the study of religious rituals

Second: An overview of the basic features of the Caodaism in southern Vietnam: the process of formation, doctrine, organizational structure, rules ... as a basis to study the rituals of Caodaism

The third, thesis went on to analyze the most important rituals of Caodaism, systematized, pointing out the important characteristics and trends analysis of Caodaism's rituals in recent years

12. Practical applicability:

Through this thesis, the researcher wants readers who are interested in belief and religious issues in Vietnam have better vision right to Caodaism specially its rites; Therefore, finding out the solution to promote the values ​​and prevent the alienation of its disguises. This paper can be the references for anyone who is interested in the field of indigenous religions and their rituals.

13. Further research directions:

Continue to research the mixture in Caodaism rituals and interaction of Caodaism rituals to Southern culture.

14. Thesis-related publications: No