CHATHAM - The Library of the Chathams is continuing its world religions series of lectures with Hinduism.

The first part will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 and the second at the same time on Friday, Sept. 16, both in the Lundt Room. A Zoom option will also be made available for both sessions.

Karen Pechilis, History Department Chair at Drew University and former Arts & Letters program director at Drews Caspersen School of Graduate Studies, will lead both lectures, teaching participants about the core tenets, beliefs, practices and cultures of Hinduism.

Pechilis teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on world religions and global history.

The first lecture on Sept. 9 will start with a brief historical survey of the roots and evolution of Hinduism through its formative classical period, including an overview of the renowned Bhagavad Gita. The second lecture on Sept. 16 will examine contemporary Hinduism, including an introduction to the impressive Hindu temples in the United States.

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Hinduism to be explored Sept. 9 and 16 at the Library of the Chathams - New Jersey Hills