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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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ASIA 232 001 (CRN: 24420)
RELIGIONS FROM INDIA
Long Title: RELIGIONS FROM INDIA
Department: Asian Studies
Instructor: Huntington, Eric
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 11:57PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course surveys religions that originated in India and have spread globally, especially Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Examining important practices, texts, and artworks, we investigate topics such as devotion, liberation, ritual, sacred space, identity, diversity, and historical change from ancient South Asia to contemporary America and the world. D1 effective Fall 2023. Cross-list: RELI 232.