About This Course
The question of knowledge, knowing and the way of knowing are important to Indigenous studies. One important tool in this is Myth as a means of knowing. A full course on Myth, Meanings and Indigenous Epistemology is offer to bridge the gap. Myth for Indigenous people is not unreal but a different way of knowing as well as an expression of that knowing. The course expects both the re-collection of the myths and exploration of their meanings.
Objectives
- To re-look at Myths and its components
- To equip the students with necessary knowledge and skill to read and understand myths better
- To see the reality more integral and richer through the lenses of myths
Learning Objectives
The students learned and appreciated myths
The students acquired knowledge and skills to read and understand myths
The students learned to use myths as one of the tools to impart knowledge
Requirements
- Armstrong, Karen, A Short History of Myth (Edinburgh: Canongate Books Ltd, 2006)
- Dena, Lal, Hmar Folk Tales (New Delhi: Scholar Publishing House, 1995)
- Goswami, Tarun, Kuki Life and Lore (Assam: North Cachar Hills District Council, 1985)
Curriculum
Unit I: Understanding the nature of Myth
Definitions of myth; Myth in the modern society;
Unit II: Myths and Meanings
Identifying the role of myths in Indigenous culture; Deeper study of select myths and their meanings; Ways of reading myths and their meanings; Role of Myths in Indigenous Society.
Unit III: An exploration of myths and their meanings for today
Myth and the understanding of Creation; Myth and community life; Myth and life after dead;
Your Instructors
Fr Peter Haokip
Core Faculty
Employment/Academic Experiences
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- Episcopal Vicar, Professor Emeritus, Oriens Theological College, Shillong, Mawlai- 793 008, Meghalaya.
- Professor of OT, Hebrew, Latin, Tribal hermeneutics, contextual theology
- Regular member of seminar and contributor on Tribal theology for over ten years at north eastern regional social research centre, Guwahati
- Regular participant and contributor of seminars conducted by Sanskriti: North East Social Research Centre, Guwahati for over 10 years
