RELI 1712
Religions of South and East Asia
A survey of the history, beliefs, and practices of South and East Asian religious traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and Shinto.
2026
Topics
- – 20th Module 2: Intro to Hindu Attend: Lecture on
- – 27th Bhakti. Attend: No
- – October 4th Module 3: Intro to Jaina Attend: Lecture on
Readings
- Amar Chitra Katha. The Gita: The Song of Eternal Wisdom. Mumbai: India Book House Pvt, 1977. (Link to comic)
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for RELI 1715 (no longer offered), RELI 1716 (no longer offered). Lecture three hours per week.