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RELS350 - Hinduism
Course Details
Course Code: RELS350 Course ID: 3640 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course introduces students to Hindu religious life with the primary focus being on the examination of some key concepts (such as dharma, samsara, atman, maya, moksha, artha, monism, and pantheism), along with an attempt to have a firm grasp of the meaning of religious ideas, symbols, and practices, as related to the participants. Course topics include the disciplines (yogas) of devotion (bhakti), action (karma), knowledge (jnana), ethics, and the major schools of thought.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/19 - 11/01/19 | 11/04/19 - 12/29/19 | Fall 2019 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 07/29/19 - 01/03/20 | 01/06/20 - 03/01/20 | Winter 2020 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 09/30/19 - 02/28/20 | 03/02/20 - 04/26/20 | Winter 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Trace Hinduism’s development through its history.
- Define the major characteristics of Hinduism.
- Define the spiritual practices of Hinduism, especially yoga and its different styles and purposes
- Define and examine the timeless human values promoted by Hinduism.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 50.00 % |
| Week 1 Introduction | 5.56 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 5.56 % |
| Assignments | 25.00 % |
| Week 2: Current Issue Essay | 12.50 % |
| Week 4: Thesis Statement and Outline | 12.50 % |
| Week 8: Final Research Paper | 25.00 % |
| Week 8: Final Research Paper | 25.00 % |
Book Title: A Survey of Hinduism: Third Edition- E-book available in the APUS Online Library.
Author: Klaus K. Klostermaier
Publication Info: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791470824
Book Title: To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. You must be logged in to eCampus first to access the links.
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| Book Title: | A Survey of Hinduism: Third Edition- E-book available in the APUS Online Library. |
| ISBN: | 9780791470824 |
| Publication Info: | SUNY Press |
| Author: | Klaus K. Klostermaier |
| Unit Cost: | $32.50 |
| Book Title: | To find the library e-book(s) req'd for your course, please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the eReserve by course #. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.