College | University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology |
Instructor(s) | Locklin, Reid B. |
Course Code | SMT6645HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in SMT3645HS
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Semester | Second Semester |
Section | 101 |
Online | No |
Credits | One Credit |
Location | Toronto (St George Campus) |
Description |
This seminar explores the claim of diverse Christian traditions in South Asia to be religious traditions of South Asia, with special attention to these traditions' indigenisation and social interactions with majority Hindu traditions. Our study will begin with an overview of the historical development of Christianity in India from the first century CE to the present. In a second unit, we move to close readings of major theological articulations for and against an indigenous South Asian Christianity. Finally, our attention will tum to the concept of "ritual dialogue" in Christian practice and the ethnographic study of Christian communities in India. Most of our attention will be focused on Christian traditions in South India, but students are encouraged to choose topics related to Christianity in other parts of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and/or Bhutan for their research papers. |
Schedule | Thu |
Start Time | 10:00 |
End Time | 13:00 |
Hours Per Week | 3 |
Minimum Enrolment | 10 |
Maximum Enrolment | 20 |
Additional Notes | This is a cross-listed course from UofT. HOWEVER TST students must follow the TST dates for last day to submit work, and other academic dates. |
Schedule Notes | The last hour of class may be rescheduled by instructor at first meeting of class |
Means of Evaluation |
Other
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Previously Offered | Fall 2018 |
Currently Offered | Winter 2024 |