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HDS 3921

Tamil Love: Tiruvaymoli

Francis X. Clooney, SJ

Description

The Tiruvaymoli is a classic of Tamil devotion, the major work of Nammalvar, foremost of the alvar Vaisnava saints. In 100 songs, it explores philosophical, ritual, ascetic, erotic, dramatic expressions of the divine-human relation; in commentary, Srivaisnava teachers have found here the paradigm for the spiritual path. Part of the series, Reading Hindu Texts Interreligiously, meant for students interested in closely reading Indian/Hindu texts, with attention to textual analogues from other religions. No Tamil required.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 15 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1665

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
Tu., 3-5:30
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Hindu Studies South Asian Religious Traditions Theology
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