RELI 103 - Warrior Saints:An Introduction to the Sikh Religion

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Religion

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Periodically This course will introduce students to the phenomena, beliefs, practices and central teachings of Sikhism. Its main focus will be the often misunderstood alliance between mysticism and politics in the Sikh religion exemplified by the figure of the Warrior-Saint (or Saint-Sipahi). Other topics for discussion include the role of gender, construction of memory, and Sikh responses to modernity. Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes: Credit will be given for this course or RELI 155, but not both. This course has received provisional approval. (Formerly RELI 155.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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