REL 319 - Varieties of Latino/a Religions

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Le Moyne College

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Varieties of Latino/a Religions is an introduction of New World religions in Mexico, the Caribbean and the United States. This course will analyze the emergence of new traditions in and through the contact, collision and exchange of Spanish Catholic, African and American indigenous cultures. It will also explore their further transformations in the context of the modern, Anglo-Protestant culture of the United States. Theoretical issues to be explored will include religion and political in/subordination, religion and ‘hyphenated identity’and religion and capitalism. Prerequisite: REL 200

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lemoyne.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 445-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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