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RELS 222 The Hindu World Units: 3.00
Developments through 3,000 years of Indian history; the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga and Vedanta, mythology of Vishnu and Shiva, and recent Hindu thinkers (e.g., Tagore, Aurobindo).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or (6.0 units of RELS at the 100-level).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Be familiar with the position of women in Hinduism.
- Be introduced to the Hindu pantheon of Gods and know their significance in Hindu religion.
- Conduct research that develops individual interest in a topic related to Hindu religion. Understand the role of yoga past and present.
- Know the basic content and significance of the two epics.
- Know the basic content of the 4 Vedas.
- Understand the basic components of the Hindu religion.