REL S 339 - Religions of India (B)

Units: 3 GE

Prerequisite(s): Three units of religious studies.

Religious pluralism of Indian sub-continent. Influences of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, and Sikhism upon each other and social structures of gender, race, and caste. Karma and rebirth, liberation theories and practices, the interaction of mainstream religions with minority and indigenous tribal rituals and beliefs.

Note: Courses for Area (B) Traditions, are identified in the course title as (B). This course satisfies the general education cultural diversity requirement.