Introduction to Hinduism (Summer term) (PHL 06)

  • Day and time: Wednesday 13:45 - 15:00
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 1 term. Summer (8 Weeks)
  • Number of places: 15
  • Start date: 27 April 2022
  • Description:

    This course can be enjoyed by those with any level of prior knowledge. It aims to introduce you to various aspects of the beliefs and practices of Hinduism. Sessions will focus on various key questions about life and explore Hinduism's responses to these, e.g. Does God exist? What is human identity and purpose? What is the good life? Why do we suffer? Do we live after death? The course will make use of different sources including Hindu literature, images, music, newspaper cuttings and your own experience of living. The format for each session will be taught input from the tutor with plenty of space for questions and discussion. Reading; any book with 'Short Introduction to Hinduism' in its title. Or see A level textbooks e.g. Ian Jamison's.

  • Format: Taught lecture

  • Tutor: Cathy Michell
  • I am a retired Religious Studies teacher and taught Hinduism for many years in secondary schools, to sixth formers and to mature students.


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