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• RELG 155 Hinduism: An Introduction 6 credits

  Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion (or, as some prefer, “way of life”), with about 1.2 billion followers. It is also one of its oldest, with roots dating back at least 3500 years. “Hinduism,” however, is a loosely defined, even contested term, designating the wide variety of beliefs and practices of the majority of the people of South Asia. This survey course introduces students to this great variety, including social structures (such as the caste system), rituals and scriptures, mythologies and epics, philosophies, life practices, politics, poetry, sex, gender, Bollywood, and—lest we forget—some 330 million gods and goddesses.

  • Offered: Spring 2025
  • Liberal Arts Requirements: HI, Humanistic Inquiry IS, International Studies QRE, Quantitative Reasoning WR2 Writing Requirement 2
  • Tags: ASST Pertinent ASST South Asia CCST Encounters CL: 100 level MARS Supporting RELG Breadth RELG Hindu Traditions RELG Pertinent Course SAST Humanistic Inquiry SDSC XDept Elective SAST Support Humanities

  • RELG  155.00 Spring 2025

  • Faculty:Kristin Bloomer 🏫 👤
  • Size:25
  • T, THLeighton 402 1:15pm-3:00pm

  • Extra Time Required. Students must attend a required field trip to the Hindu Temple of Maple Grove on a Saturday or Sunday morning (date TBD).