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Introduction to Eastern Religions (B-KUL-A02E9A)

4.0 ECTS English 26.0 First termFirst term Introductory
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POC International Programmes Theology and Religious Studies

Aims

This course aims to enable students to
· gain insight into the particularity of Indian religions
· comprehend and explain important concepts, ideas and practices in Indian religions
· understand how important religious views and practices are related to the historical evolution of religions in India
· comprehend the complexity of religion in contemporary India
· critically assess Western representations of Indian religions

Previous knowledge

None

Content

This course consists of six parts
1.     Do Indian religions exist?
2.     Religious history of India
3.     Hinduism
4.     Sikhism
5.     Buddhism
6.     Jainism

Course material

Slides, transparencies, courseware
Multimedia
Toledo / e-platform

Is also included in other courses

Activities

4.0 ects. Introduction to Eastern Religions (B-KUL-A02E9a)

4.0 ECTS English 26.0 First termFirst term
N.
POC International Programmes Theology and Religious Studies

Content

This course consists of six parts
1.     Do Indian religions exist?
2.     Religious history of India
3.     Hinduism
4.     Sikhism
5.     Buddhism
6.     Jainism

Aims

This course aims to enable students to
·         gain insight into the particularity of Indian religions
·         comprehend and explain important concepts, ideas and practices in Indian religions
·         understand how important religious views and practices are related to the historical evolution of religions in India
·         comprehend the complexity of religion in contemporary India
·         critically assess Western representations of Indian religions

Course material

Toledo-site
PPT-presentations

Evaluation

Evaluation : Introduction to Eastern Religions (B-KUL-A22E9a)

Mode of evaluation : Written
Category : final examination during examination period
Type of evaluation : Closed book

Explanation

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