REL 1355 OL1 (CRN: 61594)
Religion: Native AmericanCommunities&Rel (OL1)
3 credit hours
About REL 1355 OL1
Exploration of themes in religion in the United States, with an emphasis on race. Representative topic: African American Religion. Credit not awarded for both REL 1355 and versions of the course offered as REL 1010 to 1029 or as CRES 1841. May be repeated for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Cross-listed with: CRES 1841.
Notes
Online asynchronous
Section Description
The purpose of this course is to learn about and engage with the religious traditions, diverse cultures, and histories of American Indian peoples. In doing so, we will explore the legacies of colonialism as a background against the religious, cultural, and legal actions of Indian sovereignty and tribal self-determination. We will cover topics on sacred lands, repatriation, political sovereignty, religious freedom, environmentalism, and traditional indigenous knowledge.
Section Expectation
Students will be expected to read before class, complete all items under each module, and be prepared to discuss course materials.
Evaluation
Students will be grading on writing assignments and a final exam.
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