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Religious Studies : Investigation of the history, diversity, and influence of the Mah膩bh膩rata tradition, including the many lives of the Bhagavadg墨, the Sanskrit epic itself as well as retellings from different religious and performative contexts. Topics explored include religious perspectives on death; debates about morality, violence, and political power; classical Indian aesthetics; devotional (bhakti) traditions; colonial and post-colonial constructions of religion; and contemporary reflections on caste and gender.
Terms: Fall 2024
Instructors: Stainton, Hamsa (Fall)
