Academic Catalog

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.