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Postgraduate Course: Diversity and Identity in South Asian Religious Tradition (REST11006)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Divinity CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe aim of the course is to analyse the problems associated with homogenised 'world religious' identities, with reference to South Asian traditions, especially 'Hinduism'. This will involve an
analysis of different ways of constructing 'Hindu' identities, and the ways in which these relate to various kinds of diversity and dissent in Hindu traditions. The primary focus will be on the evolution of 'Hindu' identities and ultimately 'Hinduism'/'neo-Hinduism', culminating in a focus on Hindu chauvinism, defined in opposition to a homogenised 'Islam'.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Diversity and Dissent in Indian Religious Traditions 3/4 (REST10005)
Other requirements Acceptance on School of Divinity Masters courses, and selected Masters courses from outwith the School.
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, students should have achieved the following:
1) An understanding of various kinds of diversity and dissent within South Asian, especially 'Hindu' traditions, and the differing ways these are articulated.
2) An understanding of the complexities associated with identity in South Asia.
3) An ability to critically appraise the use of terms such as 'Hinduism' and 'Hindutva' in academic and popular understanding.
4) A familiarity with and ability to critically assess various kinds of source material as well as different perspectives on these.
5) An ability to analyse 'Western' influences on modern understandings of 'Hinduism'.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsDiv&Des
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jeanne Openshaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 8918
Email: J.Openshaw@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Joanne Hendry
Tel: (0131 6)50 7227
Email: J.Hendry@ed.ac.uk
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