INT 228WI - Hinduism and India

Credits: 3

This course will examine prominent religions and the politics of Hinduism and India. We will be concerned with the culture, religion, and political situations of India for the most part. Students should come to understand how interwoven the tapestry of religion, politics, and culture is in this area. Hinduism and the latter politics of India are of primary importance and the focus of this course - Buddhism and Islam as constituent elements of India’s history receive fuller attention in other courses. This course is cross-listed as POS 228WI and REL 228WI.