Module manager: Ilaria Vecchi
Email: I.Vecchi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module introduces some of the key religious traditions of South Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. Through studying these religions in the their historical and contemporary form, and through their texts and traditions, this module will support students in better understanding the contested nature of ‘religion’ and the challenges of studying religion.
This module will:
1. Introduce a selection of the key religious traditions and texts of South Asia in their historical and contemporary forms, including:
Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.
2. Introduce some of the key issues in study of ‘world religions’ including the nature of ‘religion’, the role of text in religion, the relationships between religions, and the development of religious traditions over time.
At the end of the module students will be able to:
1. Identify key features of the texts and traditions in each of the religions studied
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key issues in the study of South Asian religions, including the nature of ‘religion’, the role of text, the development of religious traditions over time, and the relationships between the religion.
Students will develop skills of:
Knowledge and understanding of religious variety
Analysis of varied religious phenomena and data
Awareness of the significance of context
Awareness of core methods and concepts in the study of religion
Dealing with unfamiliar views in sometimes familiar contexts
Introduction to the Study of South Asian Religions
Introduction to Hinduism
Introduction to Buddhism
Introduction to Sikhism
Introduction to Jainism
Issues in the study of South Asian Religions
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Private study hours | 85 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 15 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Three hours preparing for each lecture (= 15 hours)
Four hours preparing for each seminar (= 20 hours)
Fifty hours revising and preparing for assessment.
Attendance monitoring of lectures and seminars
Monitoring of contribution to seminar discussion
Optional opportunities for feedback on revision
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2000 words | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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