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Academic Year 2005/2006

Religion in U.S. America
RELI 222 FA
Crosslistings:
AMST 220

This course is an introduction to religion in the United States, with an emphasis on the diverse cultural influences that have informed religious life for Americans. The course materials acquaint the student with some of the major themes in American religious history, moving into an extended consideration of changes in the post-1965 era. We will highlight themes of migration, race, gender, American civil religion, and popular religion. We will pay specific attention to ongoing public debates about "the role of religion" in American civic life, politics and popular culture, especially in light of September 11th and its aftermath.

MAJOR READINGS

Catherine L. Albanese, AMERICA: RELIGIONS AND RELIGION
Nancy Ammerman, BIBLE BELIEVERS
Robert Orsi, MADONNA OF 115th STREET
Cherry, GOD'S NEW ISRAEL
Karen McCarthy Brown, MAMA LOLA: A VODOU PRIESTESS IN BROOKLYN
Sherry Reynolds, THE RAPTURE OF CANAAN

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly response papers, attendance, three critical essays, and a final exam.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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