Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

• 3 - Studies in Humanities and the Arts
• 34 - Religion and Theology
• 38.02 - Religion/Religious Studies

38.0204 - Hindu Studies

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the group of South Asian theologies and philosophies collectively known as Hinduism; together with the religious history and cultural and social manifestations of the faith. These programs include courses in Hindu theology and philosophy (dharma); literature (Vedas, Upanishads, Epics, and commentaries); the Hindu Pantheon, sects, and movements; schools and disciplines; and related arts and sciences.

• Example Program Names:

  • Hindu religion
  • Hinduism
  • Modern Hinduism

• Exclusion

  • Hindi(16.0701)
  • World religions(38.0201)
  • Religious education(39.0401)