World Religions: Hinduism, Part I

This lecture series will be presented by Dr. Karen Pechilis, Chair of the History Department at Drew University and former Director of the Arts & Letters Program in Drew’s Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on world religions and global history. In these two lectures, the core tenets, beliefs, practices, and cultures of Hinduism will be presented.  The first lecture on Friday September 9 will start with a brief historical survey of the roots and evolution of Hinduism through its formative classical period, including an overview of the renowned Bhagavad Gita. The second lecture on Friday September 16 will examine contemporary Hinduism, including an introduction to the impressive Hindu temples in the United States.

This lecture will be presented in person at the library.  If you cannot attend, you may join by Zoom.