REL 281 - Sacred Arts of South Asia

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Wellesley College

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Shukla-Bhatt Cultural life in South Asia is vibrant with aesthetic expressions of religion in its diverse traditions-Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain, Sikh, and Christian. This course introduces students to one of the most powerful avenues for transmission of religious knowledge in the traditions of South Asia-the aesthetic experience derived through a variety of forms. In addition to visual messages sent through architectural motifs and paintings, teaching of religious doctrines through narratives in drama, dance, and musical performance is common across religious boundaries. The course will introduce theories of aesthetic experience and religious knowledge from the subcontinent and relate them to contemporary theories of performance . Students may register for either SAS 211 or REL 281, and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Arts, Music, Theatre, Film, Video or Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy Semester: Spring Unit 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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