A History of Hinduism in India and Beyond: ritual, yoga, freedom (RELN2300)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2023
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Historical & Philosophical Inq
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Tutorial 1 Hour/ Week
Incompatible
RE265, RE865, RELN7300
Assessment methods
Assignments, participation
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
Ancient and highly diverse, the Hindu tradition defies easy categorisation. Filled with uncountable gods and goddesses yet showing tendencies towards monotheism, manifold practices and beliefs contest and sometimes confound a unified conception of Hinduism. In exploring the roots of and key developments in the Hindu tradition, students will be introduced to its texts, conceptions of the divine, yoga, tantra and contemporary developments.
