Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2020-2021
ASIA 201 - GANDHIAN NONVIOLENCE
Long Title: UNDERSTANDING GANDHIAN NONVIOLENCE: AN EXPLORATION OF HINDUISM, JAINISM, AND CHRISTIANITY
Department: Asian Studies
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: The doctrine of nonviolence affirms that humanity is more united than conflicted. This is not true for just South Asian traditions. The course examines Mahatma Gandhi’s nonviolence in light of three world traditions: Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity. Along with theory, the course delves into the application of nonviolent principles.