Inhalt
| Kommentar |
Each of the major religious traditions in the world is challenged to interpret the fact of religious diversity, to clarify its own self-understanding in the face of this diversity and to reflect on its relations to other religions. The course will introduce briefly to how religious diversity was understood traditionally in Hinduism and in Buddhism. Its main focus, however, will be on more recent attempts. In particular it will pursue the question of whether it is possible to develop pluralistic approaches in Hinduism and Buddhism, that is, approaches which understand other religions as different but nevertheless equally valid path of salvation. |
| Literatur |
Texts for seminar discussions and a reading-list will be provided in class.
For introductory reading: H. Coward, Pluralism in the World Religions. A Short Introduction, rev. edn., Oxford 2000; J. Gort, H. Jansen, H. Vroom (eds.), Religions View Religions. Explorations in Pursuit of Understanding, Amsterdam – New York 2006 |
| Bemerkung |
This seminar will be held in English!
Office hours/Sprechstunde: Wednesday 9:00 -10.00 (during term) or by appointment |
| Leistungsnachweis |
A certificate (HS-Schein) can be obtained on the basis of regular participation and an extended essay. |
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