THST 3280 Pop Hinduism

4 semester hours

This course brings together critical theory and Hindu theology in order to examine the representation of Hinduism in American popular culture and assess how American popular culture has portrayed Hinduism in creative and sometimes problematic ways. Students analyze the relationship between theology and culture, employ the academic disciplines of theology and popular culture studies, examine the diverse theological traditions of Hinduism, evaluate popular representations of Hinduism, and appreciate the extent to which Hinduism has become a part of American popular culture.

University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Faith and Reason; Flags: Information Literacy, Writing.