Sp60E Introduction to Hinduism: Religion, Philosophy, History, Culture (Zoom; OLLI @ U of A)
Zoom | Available (Membership Required)
This introductory course will provide an overview of Hinduism, the religion of India that originated over 3000 years ago. It will include a brief history about the origin of Hinduism and the contributions to it from different sources, the religion of Hinduism and its many components, the different philosophies that underpin the religious practices, including the non-dualism of Vedanta, and the interactions between Hinduism and Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Also covered in the course are the rituals, practices, customs and festivals related to Hinduism.
Pravin Soni is a native of India and immigrated to the US in 1973. He has been a student of the Hindu Philosophy of Vedanta for the past 35 years. He has a PhD in Polymer Science and Engineering and has been involved in early stage biotech companies for over 25 years.
*This registration item is ZOOM-only; there is not an in-person component to this course. It is offered and run by The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Arizona.*