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World Religions: Persia and India Edition
Professor Dave, PhD
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In this 5-week course, students learn about the complex history of Persian and Indian cultural contacts, and the religions of Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Bahai (Baháʼí) that emerged as result
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This class is an introduction to the history and culture of India and ancient Persia through the lens of four major world religions that have their origin in Indo-Persian culture. I cover Hinduism and Buddhism in another class, World Religions: Asia Edition. This class presents four lesser known (but very important to know!) world religions related to this historical contact between Persia and India. Ne prerequisites or background knowledge required, just an interest in world history and...
I have a PhD in Religious Studies, and have taught World Religions to undergraduate students for many years at McGill University.
The lectures will be from a secular and academic perspective, such as it is taught at public university. It is history and culture, pure and simple.
Amore, Roy C. Amir Hussain, and Willard G. Oxtoby. 2018. World Religions: Eastern Traditions. Oxford University Press. Hopfe, Lewis M. and Mark R. Woodward. 2001. Religions of the World. Prentice Hall. Partridge, Christopher and Timothy Powel. 2018. Introduction To World Religions. Fortress Press. Kerhahan, Deo, Peter Lawley (Author), et al. 2001. Exploring World Religions. Oxford University Press
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(103)
Hello ! I am a professor of philosophy, ecology, and religious studies, and I will be offering classes to help students make that sometimes difficult transition to college and university. So often I see 1st year undergraduate students struggle...
Group Class
$17
weekly or $85 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-6 learners per class
