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: ASIA 232. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 232 if student has credit for RELI 500.