HINDU

Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources

  Hinduism

Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. You should always cross-reference the current CMOS guide for correct styling of citations and references in your academic work.)

Read

· Van Voorst, Robert E. World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions (4th ed.). Boston: Cengage MindTap, 2018.

· Chapter 3: Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation Chapter 3 Slides Download Chapter 3 Slides

 

Watch

· Cogito. "What Is Hinduism??" YouTube. July 13, 2019. https://youtu.be/xlBEEuYIWwY. What Is Hinduism?? (17:51) Links to an external site.

· OWN. "Introduction to Hindusim | Belief | Oprah Winfrey Network." YouTube. October 25, 2015. https://youtu.be/9EICcU9oN-s. Introduction to Hindusim | Belief | Oprah Winfrey Network (2:53) Links to an external site.

· National Geographic. "The Many Gods of the Hindu Faith | The Story of God." YouTube. April 14, 2016. https://youtu.be/-ZrZTLo6tGQ. The Many Gods of the Hindu Faith | The Story of God (1:54) Links to an external site.

· CrashCourse. "Indian Pantheons: Crash Course World Mythology #8." YouTube. April 14, 2017. https://youtu.be/V_NJAJGCKD8. Indian Pantheons: Crash Course World Mythology #8 (12:30) Links to an external site.

· Indian Monk. "How The Universe Was Created According To Hinduism?" YouTube. March 7, 2022. https://youtu.be/ILY3Q5AxPbc. How The Universe Was Created According To Hinduism? (12:04) Links to an external site.

· Mrvideogamesfootage. "Hinduism in America- CPD Guide to Cultures in the United States Documentary." YouTube. August 15, 2012. https://youtu.be/DGI_POEipdE. Hinduism in America- CPD Guide to Cultures in the United States Documentary (9:29) Links to an external site.

Supplemental Materials & Resources

· Van Voorst, Robert E. World RELG4: Introduction to World Religions (4th ed.). Boston: Cengage MindTap, 2018.

· Chapter 3 Review Cards Download Chapter 3 Review Cards

· Chapter 3: Further Exploration and Readings Download Chapter 3: Further Exploration and Readings

Module 4 Discussion - Hindu Deities

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     Hindu Deity Discussion

After studying  Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources , discuss the following:

It is said that there are over  330 million gods and goddesses  within the Hindu religion and each god/goddess has his or her own story that reveals his or her own religious significance. For this discussion, you will be selecting  2 different Hindu gods/goddesses  of your choosing that you would be interested in learning more about.

For each selected Hindu deity, you must provide the following:

1. Name and Title (Ex: Vishnu, God of Preservation)

2. Image of the deity

3. Brief explanation of why you chose that specific god/goddess. Below are some examples of this:

· Maybe that Hindu god/goddess reminds you of a Christian saint or biblical character who is the Catholic patron/patroness of a particular human endeavor, career field, or avocation that somehow pertains to you

· Ex: Saint Cecilia Patroness of Musicians and Sarasvati Hindu Goddess of Music

· Maybe you found the specific image of that god/goddess intriguing

· Maybe there is a pop culture reference to the deity

· Ex: TV series, movie, book, video game, etc.

4. Deity in Scripture

· Summarize a story from the Hindu scriptures in which that the deity plays a major role.

· This can be their origin story or another important story about the deity.

5. Relationship to other Hindu Deities

· How is this specific deity related to at least  2 other Hindu deities?

· Ex: Is the selected deity a mother/father to another deity or possibly a husband/wife of another deity?

6. Imagery & Symbolism

· Explain the traditional symbolism associated with the selected deity

· Ex: Color of their skin, why they are depicted with specific animals, pose or stance in which they are depicted, any object they may be holding or that are depicted around them

 

Refer to the following websites for assistance in selecting specific Hindu gods/goddesses:

· BBC: God or Gods?Links to an external site.

· Hindu Gallery Links to an external site.

· Hindu Gods and Goddesses Links to an external site.

· Information on Hinduism Links to an external site.

· Ten of the Most Important Hindu Gods Links to an external site.

Please Note: You are not limited to using these websites as additional websites and/or the Van Voorst text may be beneficial for you to consider consulting. 

 

Submission Instructions:

· Your post should be at least 150 words. Incorporating sources is not required for this discussion, however, you must include all of the required elements within your post.

Grading Rubric 

Your assignment will be graded according to the following grading rubric:  Rubric - Hinduism Deity Discussion.pdf