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ASIA249

The Hindu Tradition

Subject code

ASIA

Course Number

249

Department(s)

Instructor(s)

A. Melnick Dyer

Course Long Title

The Hindu Tradition

Cross Listed Courses

Description

This course examines Hindu rituals, practices, and doctrine with some consideration of their relation to Jainism and Indian Buddhism. Special attention is paid to the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad-Gita, as well as to the classical myths of Hinduism embodied in the Puranas, and to ritual and devotional practices. Students make use of primary and secondary texts as well as film and music.

Modes of Inquiry

Analysis and Critique [AC], Historical and Social Inquiry [HS]

Writing Credit

No writing credit

INDS Program Relationship

IDAS - ASIA Program

GEC This Course Belongs To

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