Religions of South Asia
Fall 2023
Description
This course provides an introduction to the religions of South Asia from the earliest times until the present, and provides basic sociological, psychological, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives from which to study them. The main religions explored are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism with some discussion of Islam in the Indian region as well. All of these religions have deeply influenced Indian society and students are exposed to the literature, art, ideas, and practices of these faiths.
Class Notes
Distance Students will have access to the recorded class and are allowed to participate asynchronously following instructor guidelines.
Class Details
Instructor
Instructor Name (static text):
Cervantes, Brandy S
Location
WWW ONLINE
Class Registration Information
Class #
3353
Course
RELS 310 -
SECT 01
SECT 01
Units
3
Fees
Price TBA:
- $ / unit
Capacity
37/40
Class Meeting Dates
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
Days
TR
Times
3:30pm – 4:45pm
RELS 310 - SECT 01
Religions of South Asia
Class:
3353
Units:
3
M-F
08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023
TR
3:30pm – 4:45pm
This course provides an introduction to the religions of South Asia from the earliest times until the present, and provides basic sociological, psychological, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives from which to study them. The main religions explored are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism with some discussion of Islam in the Indian region as well. All of these religions have deeply influenced Indian society and students are exposed to the literature, art, ideas, and practices of these faiths.
Class Notes
This course provides an introduction to the religions of South Asia from the earliest times until the present, and provides basic sociological, psychological, philosophical, and anthropological perspectives from which to study them. The main religions explored are Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism with some discussion of Islam in the Indian region as well. All of these religions have deeply influenced Indian society and students are exposed to the literature, art, ideas, and practices of these faiths.
Instructor
Instructor Name (static text):
Cervantes, Brandy S
Location
WWW ONLINE