REL 105
Religion and Culture Wars
Spring 2014
Division II
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Class Details
This course will examine a series of moments of tension where religion and culture have been in the spotlight–especially in 20th century North America. Among other things, we’ll consider: Native American religious autonomy, GLBTIQ issues (marriage equality, etc.), socioeconomic and identity questions with Liberation Theology, receptions of Islam in North America, all within a recent historical and current events framework.
The Class:
Format: lecture
Limit: none
Expected: 30
Class#: 3562
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Limit: none
Expected: 30
Class#: 3562
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
active participation, two 1000-1500 word response papers, and a "take-home" midterm and self-scheduled final exam
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
Religion majors
Distributions:
Division II
Notes:
Gateway course
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REL 105 - 01 (S) LEC Religion and Culture Wars
REL 105 - 01 (S) LEC Religion and Culture WarsDivision IIGlenn W. ShuckMR 1:10 pm - 2:25 pm
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