TRS 392 - Hinduism: Religion and Art

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Catholic University of America

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Description:

Designed as an introduction to Hinduism, this course explores connecting points between religion, literature and the arts in the context of classical and modern Hindu cultures. Studies the stories, iconography, temples, and theologies of the gods and goddesses of India: Vishnu, Krishna, Shiva, and Devi. Introduces the students to Indian religious wisdom in the Bhagavadgita, the Upanishads, devotional literature, and Indian philosophy. Examines pilgrimages that link the mythological and artistic complex to the mountains, rivers, and cities of India. Familiarizes the students with culture and religious practices of contemporary Hindu communities in the Washington D.C. area. Prerequisite: Any TRS 200-level or HSTR course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cua.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 319-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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