RELI282 - Religion and South African Society

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Religion and South African Society
RELI282 FA

Crosslistings: HIST246

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
I. Mosala, BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS AND BLACK THEOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
G. Setiloane, AFRICAN THEOLOGY
J. Coetzee, THE IRON CAGE
T. Moodie, THE RISE OF AFRIKANERDOM
L. Thompson, A HISTORY OF SOUTH AFRICA
A. Krog, COUNTRY OF MY SKULL

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Mid-term and final papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

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

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

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 M.

Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: BTFDA413

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 20)

SR. major: 4 Jr. major: 4

SR. non-major: 5 Jr. non-major: 5 SO: 2 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Ethical Reasoning

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000