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Diversity and Dissent in Indian Religious Traditions 3/4 (DV0124)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-DIVDISS

An examination of problems and ambiguities associated with the category "Hindu" in relation to various kinds of diversity and dissent in Indian religious traditions and modern attempts to reform and homogenise around an entity called "Hinduism".

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Pass in Religion 1 or permission of Course Organiser (a pass in Indian Civilisation 1 or Indian Religion 2 is advantageous).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- An understanding of various kinds of diversity and dissent within South Asian, especially 'Hindu' traditions, and the differing ways these are articulated.
- A familiarity with the complexities associated with identity in South Asia.
- An ability to critically appraise the use of terms such as 'Hinduism' and 'Hindutva' in academic and popular understanding.
- A familiarity with and ability to critically assess various kinds of source material as well as different perspectives on these.
- An ability to analyse 'Western' influences on modern understandings of 'Hinduism'.