REL 340: HISTORY AND RELIGION OF SOUTH ASIA

This course focuses on the historical development of Hinduism in South Asia. It also covers Hinduism’s relationship with wider aspects of South Asian society as well as the relationship of Hinduism to other religions such as Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Islam. Hinduism’s confrontations with modernity are also considered. Prerequisites: ENG 101(or ENG 100 with a grade of A), ENG 102 or ENG 103 or COM 103 or SCI 103