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HDS 3406

Hindu Traditions of Devotion

Anne E. Monius

Description

An examination of Hindu bhakti (devotional) traditions, focusing on three specific geographic/cultural regions within the Indian subcontinent. Keeping in mind both continuities and differences in the bhakti traditions of these three distinct cultural areas, this course will explore a variety of devotional literatures in English translation and consider the enduring significance and use of that deeply emotional poetry in the lives of Hindus today.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1631

Scheduling

Half Course
Expected to be offered: Spring 2011
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Hindu Studies Religion, Literature, and Culture South Asian Religious Traditions
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a