Hindu Council of Australia

Introduction to Hindu Religion – eCourse Registration

AUD $10

This course is aimed at Non-Hindus as well as Hindus to understand some basics of Hindu Religion.

A brief syllabus of the course “Introduction to Hindu Religion” is given below.

Introduction (Sanatan dharma, Definitions, Denominations and Diversity, Unity, Colonial influences), Beliefs, Purusharthas, Philosophies,  Karma, Moksha, Concept of God, Traditions, Symbols, Scriptures, Rituals and Ceremonies, Rites of Passage, Bhakti, Festivals, Pilgrimage, Varnas, Yoga,  Ahimsa, Vegetarianism, Temples, Ashramas of Life, Sanyasa, , Attitude of others, Hindu Religion in Australia.

Course Lessons

There are following lessons in this course.

  • What is Hindu Religion
  • Hindu Denominations
  • Hindu Beliefs
  • Hindu Scriptures
  • Hindu Festivals
  • Hindu Society and Institutions
  • Hindu History
  • Hindu Diaspora
  • Hindu Symbols and Icons
  • Hindu Rituals

Each lesson is followed by a quiz. You will find a “To-do Test/Exam” link at the bottom of each lesson to take you to the quiz.  On passing all the lessons, you have completed all requirements and are ready to download your Certificate.