RELI282 - Religion and South African Society

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Academic Year 2003/2004

Religion and South African Society
RELI 282 FA

Crosslistings:
HIST 246

Clusters:

African Studies
Christian Studies

The main focus of critical examination in this seminar is Christianity (black and white) in South Africa, with attention to traditional African religions and perhaps a non-African scene. Topics include the culture of African peoples, motives and responses to missions, and Christianity and apartheid. Current religious and social issues in the new South Africa are emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

Ntsikana, GREAT HYMN
Z. Mda, HEART OF REDNESS
G. Setiloane, AFRICAN THEOLOGY
J. Coetzee, DISGRACE
A. Krog, COUNTRY OF MY SKULL
N. Mandela, LONG WALK TO FREEDOM

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Mid-term and final papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course fulfills a "Religion in Society" departmental requirement.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS RELI Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Klaaren,Eugene

Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: BTFDA413

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 4

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 3 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004