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Academic Year 2005/2006
Religion in U.S. America
RELI 222 SP
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
Smith, ISLAM IN AMERICA
Sherry Reynolds, THE RAPTURE OF
CANAAN
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Attendance, weekly response papers, one class presentation, and three critical essays.
COURSE FORMAT:
Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): McAlister,Elizabeth
- Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: JUDDB6;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 24)
- SR. major: 6 Jr. major: 12
- SR. non-major: 0 Jr. non-major: 3 SO: 3 FR: X
Special Attributes:
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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