An exploration of a particular aspect of South Asian religion, such as a religious movement, body of literature, religious figure, or practice. Sample topics include: “Yoga and Asceticism,” “Gods, Goddesses, and God: Hindu Devotionalism,” “Tibetan Buddhism in India,” “Ecstasy and Divine Madness in the South Asian Traditions,” and “Hindus in America.” This course may be repeated for credit where the topic is not repetitive. Prerequisite: one course in RELG or consent of instructor.