ANSC 130
Hinduism
An anthropological introduction to Hinduism, focusing on basic religious concepts and practices. Topics include myth, ritual, and symbolism; forms of worship; gods and goddesses; the roles of priest and renouncer; pilgrimages and festivals; the life cycle; popular Hinduism, Tantrism. Prerequisites: upper-division standing.
Topics
- myth
- ritual
- and symbolism
- forms of worship
- gods and goddesses
- the roles of priest and renouncer
- pilgrimages and festivals
- the life cycle
- popular Hinduism
- Tantrism
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027