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RELS 222  The Hindu World  Units: 3.00  
Developments through 3,000 years of Indian history; the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga and Vedanta, mythology of Vishnu and Shiva, and recent Hindu thinkers (e.g., Tagore, Aurobindo).
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 84 Private Study)  
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or (6.0 units of RELS at the 100-level).  
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science  

Course Learning Outcomes:

  1. Be familiar with the position of women in Hinduism.
  2. Be introduced to the Hindu pantheon of Gods and know their significance in Hindu religion.
  3. Conduct research that develops individual interest in a topic related to Hindu religion. Understand the role of yoga past and present.
  4. Know the basic content and significance of the two epics.
  5. Know the basic content of the 4 Vedas.
  6. Understand the basic components of the Hindu religion.