This paper will discuss the interaction between renowned Hindu reformer Rammohun Roy, and Christian Unitarians, in the early 19th century. Roy, while predominately known as a Hindu theologian and social reformer, also demonstrated a strong interest in Unitarian Christianity, and maintained correspondence with many Unitarians throughout his lifetime. An examination of Roy's biography, paying special attention to his religious education, and his experiences in Calcutta, his religious writings, his interactions with Christian Unitarians, and his available correspondence will all be used to help explain why Roy was interested in Unitarian Christianity. Previous attempts to examine this issue, have focused primarily on theology, trying to like Roy's personal religious or theological influences with his interest in Unitarianism. However by examining Roy's life, particularly his published correspondence, along with his interaction with Unitarians, this paper will argue that it is ethical and practical concerns, not theological ones, that drove Roy's interest in Unitarianism, and help explain his reluctance to publicly discuss his personal beliefs about Unitarianism. / A Thesis submitted to the Department of Religion in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. / Summer Semester 2015. / May 8, 2015. / Bengal Renaissance, Rammohan Roy, Unitarianism / Includes bibliographical references. / Kathleen Erndl, Professor Directing Thesis; Bryan Cuevas, Committee Member; Claudia Liebeskind, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_253129 |
| Contributors | Reed, Ian Brooks (authoraut), Erndl, Kathleen M. (professor directing thesis), Cuevas, Bryan J., 1967- (committee member), Liebeskind, Claudia (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Arts and Sciences (degree granting college), Department of Religion (degree granting department) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (85 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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