REL 131 Introduction to Hinduism and Hindu Traditions
Hinduism, with perhaps a billion followers and at least 3500 years of history, is one of the oldest and the third largest religion in the world. It is also one of the most spectacular and complex, with abundant and diverse architecture, philosophy, pilgrimage, ritual, social structure, personal practice, and law, to name a few, all meriting our consideration. In this course we will explore who Hindus are, what Hindus believe, and what Hindus do.