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Institut für Bibelwissenschaften und Historische Theologie Institut für Bibelwissenschaften und Historische Theologie

Prof. Dr. Noel Sheth Prof. Dr. Noel Sheth

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The various schools of Hinduism from a christian viewpoint

VO 2

Block

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Englisch

The Hindu mosaic appears in a constantly changing kaleidoscope of patterns and hues. At one moment Hinduism may seem highly extrovert through its complex ceremonies, colourful festivals and boisterous fairs. At another instant it may strike one as deeply interiorised and centred through its introspective wisdom and its meditational practices. It displays strong folk elements in its exuberant mythology and legends, but also shows itself to be profoundly philosophical when dealing with sublime insights and abstruse ideas. It advocates the renunciation of the world and also urges one to be involved in the world. It can be silent and still or break into ecstatic song and dance. Through lectures and audio-visual programmes, this course introduces the students to the vast and variegated panorama of Hinduism, briefly indicates how Hinduism and Christianity can enrich each other, and points out how Hinduism can help us meet the challenges of the modern world, such as stress, communalism, racism, ecological problems and the need for inter-religious dialogue.

Beginn: 06.11.2006