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RELIGION IN SOUTH ASIA

ASIAN/RELIGST 274
Course Description

Introductory survey of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Sikhism, etc., and an examination of the cultural, historical, ritual, and philosophical foundations of South Asian religion. Not open to students with credit for LCA 274 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

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