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3.00 Credits
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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Prerequisite: Open by permission of instructor and approval of program director to first-year students and sophomores only. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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Shukla-Bhatt (South Asia Studies) An examination of the religions in South Asia as expressed in sacred texts and arts, religious practices, and institutions in a historical man-ner. Concentration on the origins and development of Hindu traditions, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, as well as integration of Islam and Christianity in the religious landscape of South Asia. Interactions among the diverse communities of the region will also form a major theme. Students may register for either REL 251 or SAS 251 and credit will be granted accordingly. Prerequisite: None Distribution: Historical Studies or Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Shukla-Bhatt NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. In many parts of South Asia, the encounter with modernity coincided with colonial rule. This complex history added to the tension between modernity and religious traditions. This seminar will examine the texts, intellectual discourses, political movements, and social changes emerging from religious phenomena in South Asia from 1800 to the present. Students will not only ex-amine specific historical events, but also reflect on how this historical knowledge can be applied in the areas of development, international relations, and human rights movements. Prerequisite: Two units at the 200 level in South Asia Studies, or by permission of the instructor. Distribution: Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy or Historical Studies Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Shukla-Bhatt NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. This course will explore traditional narratives from South Asia that have had significant cultural impact in the region. We will examine classical epic texts, hagiographical literature of diverse religious traditions, and regional folktales in translations not only as channels for transmission of cultural values, but also as sites of debate and sometimes even conflict through their contested interpretations. Examples of contested texts, such as the epic Ramayana, told in elite Hindu, Dalit, Jain and Buddhist traditions, will be explored. Along with texts, performative traditions of these texts and their use in identity politics will be discussed. Prerequisite: Two units at the 200 level in South Asia Studies, or by permission of the instructor. Distribution: Language and Literature or Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Shukla-Bhatt NOT OFFERED IN 2009-10. This seminar will explore in a historical manner the development of pluralistic discourses, ideologies, and interactions in South Asia. While remaining focused on South Asia, we will consider more generally the implications of this history for other religiously diverse societies. Readings will range from ancient texts, such as the Upanishads, Dhammapada, medieval writings of Sufi, Sikh and bhakti traditions, to historical documents about policies of Mogul emperor Akbar, and modern writings on pluralism, including Gandhi's. We will also study the relationship of religious diversity to violence, and modern projects, by Diana Eck and others, to promote sustainable models of religious pluralism. Final projects will give students the opportunity to develop their own model for religious pluralism in a specific part of the world. Prerequisite: Open by permission of the instructor. Distribution: Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy or Historical Studies Semester: N/O Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Open by permission of instructor and approval of program director to juniors and seniors only. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Open by permission of instructor and approval of program director to juniors and seniors only. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 0.5
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Open by permission of program director. See Academic Distinctions. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: 360 and permission of program director. Distribution: None Semester: Fall, Spring Unit: 1.0
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