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 1b and Religion 2b, or permission of Course Organiser (a pass in Indian Civilisation 1 or Indian Religion and Philosophy 2 is advantageous).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Other subject areas

South Asian Studies, (School of Social and Political Science, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
25/09/2008	14:00	16:50

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	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'.