The Lives of Hinduism
Overview
Description
This course provides an introduction to the lives of Hinduism. It traces major developments and changes in the greater Hindu tradition from its inception to the present, and the rituals and value systems that have shaped and continue to shape the lives of Hindus. Guiding questions include: Is Hinduism a religion? Do all societies share a similar definition of religion? How have modern Hindu lives been shaped by recent phenomena like globalization and colonialism? What is the relationship between religion and politics in South Asian culture? Why is religious violence on the rise in South Asia, and what can be done to stop it? This course is cross-listed with ANT-3175, REL-3175 and SOC-3175.
Career
Undergraduate
Credits
Value
3
Max
3
Min
3
Course Count
1
Number Of Credits
3
Number Of Repeats
1
Repeatable
No
Contact Use
Yes
Generate Attendance
No
Left Use
Yes
Present Use
Yes
Reason Use
Yes
Tardy Use
Yes
Template Override
No
Time Use
Yes
Attendance Type
Class Meeting
Auto Create
No
Code
LEC
Instructor Contact Hours
3
Default Section Size
35
Final Exam Type
Yes
Include in Dynamic Date Calc
No
Instruction Mode
In Person
LMS File Type
Blackboard CourseInfo 4
Name
Lecture
OEE Workload Hours
0
Optional Component
No
Preferred Room Features
Academic Scheduling
Workload Hours
3