This study course travels Northern India. Students study the Ramayana and the Bhavagad Gita as foundation texts. Students are introduced to Indian music, performing artists, and the tradition of yoga. Students study Hinduism on the banks of the Ganges and Buddhism under the branches of the Bodhi Tree. The course begins in Delhi, India’s capital city, and continues to Agra, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Jaipur, Kolkata, and Haridwar. At each site students explore literature, history, culture, and music that express the truths of the religious traditions.
Occasional Interims, abroad
Previously: GENL 257
Culture can be a nearly invisible force in our daily lives, but it plays a crucial role in understanding mind/body wholeness and therefore improving well-being. In this course, students will develop a rich understanding of cultural dimensions and cultural differences by applying Leininger’s Theory of Culture Care during their immersion in the Greek culture. Students will learn from local experts about health, well-being, cultural anthropology, and political and social issues. We risk misunderstanding the influence of culture if we examine it only from a distance, so students will gain a balanced perspective through their immersion into the Greek culture.
Previously: GENL 254