Rituals and Confucian academies in Korea: practical applications of the Liji

Korean scholars during the Chosŏn period (1392–1910) strategically applied the Record of Rites (Liji) within Confucian academies (sŏwŏn), blending tradition with practical ritual education. These private institutions, rooted in Neo-Confucian thought, used the Liji as both a canonical guide and a framework for scholarly discourse. The study reveals how scholars adapted ritual texts to shape academic practices, balancing reverence for classical tradition with innovative interpretations. By analyzing the intersection of ritual theory and institutional pedagogy, this research illuminates the dynamic role of academies in preserving and evolving Confucian thought during Korea's late imperial era.

Gehlmann, M. (2023). Rituals and Confucian academies in Korea: practical applications of the Liji. All About the Rites. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.cdf.13107