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Imagining the Other: Alterity Theory in Religious and Anthropological Perspective
RELI384 FA

In the social construction of meaning, concepts contrary to dominant representations are suppressed, repressed, and relegated to the margins. They become simultaneously despised and desired and in a religious context, may serve as scapegoats or the source of sacred power. The course will examine examples of both positive and negative projections onto marginal groups, theoretical explanations for the creation and maintenance of alterity, and suggestions for the celebration, rather than vilification, of difference.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000

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