Introduction to Hinduism

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Taught by GTU. This course will introduce Hinduism, the world's third largest faith with about a billion adherents, and a five-thousand year history in a way that is accessible to students who new to the Hindu faith but interested in a multi-disciplinary study of the Hindu world. We will journey through the diverse and colorful world of the Hindu experience of the sacred through art, music, literature, dance, and the sacred texts that give rise to these many expressions of Religious Life, with particular attention to principal concepts, ethics, and elements of praxis. The course will use extensive AV presentations and lecture & class discussion format. Field trips to local temples or museums may be included. Requirements include reflections on readings, and a seminar project. The course is appropriate for MDiv, MA/MTS (PhD/ThD students could take a similar course as an SRC with the instructor and would be expected to do alternate research at the appropriate level.)