REL 202: Understanding Indian Religions (3 credits)Course Description
Historical survey of the teachings and practices of the major religious traditions of India.(3 hours lecture)
Pre-Requisite(s): Placement in ENG 100, or consent of instructor.
Recommended Preparation: REL 150 or 151.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the myths, histories, doctrines, and practices of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.
- Identify each religion's understanding of the human condition, ethics, knowledge, death, the afterlife, and conceptions of the divine.
- Identify common themes within the religions studied.
- Interpret primary sources (such as epics, devotional poetry, mystical instruction, myths, and hymns).
- Examine the relationship between religion and culture/society.
- Question and think critically.
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Classes Offered
- Fall 2013 - MW, 1:00pm to 2:15pm, Hale Pālanakila 213, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 64110
- Fall 2012 - MW, 5:30pm to 6:45pm, Hale Pālanakila 213, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 61124 - view syllabus
- Fall 2011 - MW, 2:00pm to 3:15pm, Hale Pālanakila 213, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 63135 - view syllabus
- Fall 2010 - MWF, 12:30pm to 1:20pm, Hale Pālanakila 102, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 60147 - view syllabus
- Fall 2009 - MWF, 11:30am to 12:20pm, Hale Pālanakila 102, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 62174 - view syllabus
- Fall 2008 - MWF, 12:30pm to 1:20pm, Hale Pālanakila 213, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 64221 - view syllabus
- Fall 2007 - TR, 11:15am to 12:30pm, Hale ‘Imiloa 133, Sarah Hadmack - CRN: 61287 - view syllabus