Religions of India
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Lecture
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where REL-2703 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course explores the diversity of religious expression in India against the background of Indian culture. The focus will be on the origins and historical development of Indian ideas and practices. These are represented in the dominant tradition of Hinduism, as well as other important traditions originating in India (Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism), emphasizing continuities, patterns, and distinct developments.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.