Spring 2008

AIS 341
Native People and Christianity

Credit:  3 hours.


An interdisciplinary survey of the native religious experience, focusing on the native encounter with Christianity. Charts the cultural context for native religious history and explores native religious diversity in the contemporary period, particularly the relationship between tribal and Christian traditions in reservation and urban communities. Class discussions address the broader theoretical and practical questions raised by the intersections of religion, culture, and politics in a diverse and conflicted world, and are supplemented by audiovisual materials and guest speakers. Same as RLST 341. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

Available Spring 2008