Religion 230s - Spirituals and the Blues

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Mount Holyoke College

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Description:

This course examines and analyzes African American music as a primary textual source for understanding philosophical and religious language within that community. It addresses various questions:What are the central philosophical and religious themes expressed within the text How are these themes reflected in the music What is the intrinsic character of the spirituals and the blues Is there such a thing as a "music of oppression" In what way(s) does the black experience contribute to philosophical and religious understanding, as well as the use of language What does this material suggest about the connections among art, literature, and experience Meets multicultural requirement; meets Humanities I-B requirement J. Grayson Prereq. soph, jr, sr; 4 credits

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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