HIST228 HISTORY OF RELIGION IN ASIA
| Course Code: |
2400228 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
6.0 |
| Department: |
History |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA SOYKUT |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
The course is an introductory survey of the early history of Hinduism and Buddhism. Regarding Hinduism emphasis will be put on the Rig. Vedic times and the changes that took place with the coming of Argons. The central theme of Buddhism will be scriptures and monastic celibacy. An early impact of Islamic Culture in India and South East Asia will also be part of the course.
