Hinduism
Prerequisites: THEO 100, THEO 107, or equivalent; please check requirements for declared majors/minors for exceptions.
This course provides an introduction to Hinduism.
Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the most important Hindu scriptures, the general outline of the historical evolution of Hinduism, the key Hindu concepts, terms, values, and religious practices, and the basic narratives and imagery of Hinduism.
Prerequisites: THEO 100, THEO 107, or equivalent; please check requirements for declared majors/minors for exceptions.
This course provides an introduction to Hinduism.
Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the most important Hindu scriptures, the general outline of the historical evolution of Hinduism, the key Hindu concepts, terms, values, and religious practices, and the basic narratives and imagery of Hinduism.
Tier 2 Theological Knowledge
Asian Studies
Global Studies
This course is designed to give the student a solid introduction to the Hindu religious tradition. We begin with the earliest material from Hinduism: The Vedas and the Upanishads. This will lead us into a further exploration of various topics such as the social system, ethics, the relationship between gods and people, artistic impulses and rituals. We will focus on the historical perspective while delving into the beliefs, practices, and texts associated with philosophy. We will cover the great epics, devotional literature, tantra and the modern period as well. The primary methods of instruction will be lecture and discussion, but the ideas will be further developed through weekly forum posts, small group work in class, as well as reflections about yoga exercises.
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