RELIGIOUS STUDIES 337 - Hindu Literature and Practice. Fall 2010

Institution:

Franklin and Marshall College

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Description:

An exploration of selected thematic elements of Hinduism. Begins with a focus on texts, doctrines, myths, and rituals of Hinduism from the early period. This will give us some basic Hindu ideas on selfhood, the nature of the cosmos and divinity, and concepts of gods and goddesses and how one should relate to them. After this, we will look at the modern period beginning with Hindu reformers such as Gandhi and Vivekananda. Then we explore the varied and colorful world of contemporary Hinduism. McMahan

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.FANDM.EDU

Phone Number:

(717) 291-3911

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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