Surveys of Religious Traditions 221 - T he Religious Life of India

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St Lawrence University

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An introductory exploration of the indigenous religious life of India, both past and present. The baseline is historical, beginning with the prehistoric evidence and concluding with the modern scene of Mahatma Gandhi, international meditation movements and politicized religion. Building on this baseline, the concern throughout is to discern what the tradition has meant personally to the individuals involved. Frequent use is made of artistic and video material to appreciate Indian appraisals of the human condition. Also offered through Asian Studies.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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