India: Crossroads of Religions

Throughout its history, India has been the site for the beginnings of major religious traditions and the home for imported ones as well. In the context of world religions, India serves as the fruitful ground for inter-religious dialogue as encouraged by the document Nostra Aetate from the Second Vatican Council. This course will explore the meaning of inter-religious dialogue in India, and how the society and history of India has shaped and been shaped by the many religious traditions within its borders. Offered annually. Prerequisite: RE 103, RE 205, or RE 211.