TRS 392 Hinduism: Religion and Art
Designed as an introduction to Hinduism, this course explores connecting points between religion, literature and the arts in the context of classical and modern Hindu cultures. Studies the stories, iconography, temples, and theologies of the gods and goddesses of India: Vishnu, Krishna, Shiva, and Devi. Introduces the students to Indian religious wisdom in the Bhagavadgita, the Upanishads, devotional literature, and Indian philosophy. Examines pilgrimages that link the mythological and artistic complex to the mountains, rivers, and cities of India. Familiarizes the students with culture and religious practices of contemporary Hindu communities in the Washington D.C. area.
Prerequisite
TRS 201 or TRS 201H or
HSTR 101