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Academic Year 2005/2006

Religions of India
RELI 476 SP

This course is a thematic and historical introduction to the religions of South Asia, with a focus on Hinduism, Early Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam. In addition to providing an introductions to the basic deities, doctrines, practices, sects, and scriptures of these traditions, the course will focus on the themes of sanctity and `the sacred,¿ pilgrimage, ritual, and festival.

MAJOR READINGS

Fuller, CJ. THE CAMPHOR FLAME: POPULAR HINDUISM AND SOCIETY IN INDIA
Pinault, D. THE HORSE OF KARBALA
Dimock, E., trans. IN PRAISE OF KRISHNA
Elias, J., trans. DEATH BEFORE DYING: THE SUFI POEMS OF SULTAN BAHU
Conze, BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly 1-2 page essays, midterm, final.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS RELI    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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