The Lives of Hinduism

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Overview

Subject code

SOC

Course Number

3175

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 religious violence on the rise in South Asia, and what is can be done to stop it? This course is cross-listed as AAS 3175, ANT 3175, and REL 3175. Students may receive credit for only one of these courses. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.

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

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Lecture

OEE Workload Hours

0

Optional Component

No

Preferred Room Features

Academic Scheduling

Workload Hours

3