Comparative and Topical 380 - Mythology and Popular Religious T hought in India

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St Lawrence University

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This seminar has two goals: (1) to familiarize students with the great myths of India and the variety of ways they have been woven into the fabric of Hindu culture; and (2) to explore some contemporary theories about the nature of myth. Emphasis throughout is on student discussion and research, on engagement with the values of Indian culture, and on seeing those values in relation to the concerns of modern Western scholarship. Also offered through Asian Studies.

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4.00

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Lecture

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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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