History of Ideas- Hindu Study

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Taught by GTU. This course is based in the field of History of Ideas. The range of topics that we explore will be drawn from classical, medieval, and modern themes that occur across Hindu thought, traditions, texts, theologies, art and visual culture, literature, psychology, and other categories. We will examine the unique contributions of Hindu Traditions to the greater good and to human wellbeing. Major texts and lineages of thought on ethics, morals, law, and practice will be examined and major thinkers emphasized. Students will be able to choose the topics on which they wish to focus their semester's research and assignments. The course is appropriate for MA, MDiv, MTS, and doctoral students (ThD and PhD will be expected to do additional research).