Constructing Hinduism and Islam
RELI 297
Spring 2011 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
HIST 276 |
| Certificates: Middle Eastern Studies, South Asian Studies |
What is Hinduism? What is not? Is Islam a religion or a way of life? What is the difference? The meanings of few words are as greatly contested as that of "religion." For Western (primarily Christian) observers, Hinduism and Islam have acted as foils for their self-perceptions of faith, practice, modernity, and culture. More significantly, Western scholars of religion, in the course of their studies, have influenced the self-understanding of those who identify themselves as Hindu and Muslim. The concept of religion continues to play a significant role in both nation formation and international affairs. Using theory critiquing the category of religion, we will explore the application of this term by Westerners in South Asia and the Middle East and investigate the continuing debate regarding the identities of these religions both by those within and outside these traditions. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (HIST-MN)(RELI) |
Major Readings:
M.K. Gandhi, MY EXPERIMENTS WITH TRUTH
Sudhir Kakar, THE COLORS OF VIOLENCE
Edward Said, ORIENTALISM
Mahua Sarkar, VISIBLE HISTORIES, DISAPPEARING WOMEN DEAN MAHOMET, THE TRAVELS OF DEAN MAHOMET
Wilfred Cantwell Smith, THE MEANING AND END OF RELIGION
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three short papers and one research paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance and participation are mandatory
This course fulfills the "Method & Theory" OR "Historical Traditions" requirement for Religion majors. |
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