Year 11: Ethics: World Religions: Hinduism

Hinduism is the oldest organized religion in the world, tracing its start back to 3500 b.c.e. Hindus acknowledge one central creator god, but they worship many gods, who may assume various physical forms, called avatars, on Earth. Learn more about the rich history and traditions of Hinduism and how the religion fits into today's world in Hinduism, part of the World Religions series.

Although the polytheistic religion of India has had a limited influence outside its native nation, it has nonetheless always been a subject of interest to both scholars and laypeople alike. With its controversial caste system and its pantheon of unusual deities, Hinduism is very different from most of the faiths common in the West.

Explores typical places of worship, holy books, symbols and teachings.

Describes the roots of the faith, how the teachings came to be written down and the development of various traditions.

Browse the Table of Contents for links to the pages of aspects of Hinduism.