RELS 222 - The Multicultural Faces of Jesus

Institution:

Clarke University

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Description:

Introduces students to understandings of Jesus emerging from non-Western cultures and from groups on the margins of society. Asians, Africans, Latin Americans, African-Americans and women around the world are appropriating Christian faith from their own situations and creating, for the first time, a genuine global Christianity. Students will practice seeing the world from the eyes of others in order to appreciate others' perspectives and to enrich their own insights into Jesus and the gospel message. Readings include narratives and the writings of both Christian and non-Christian theologians. Prerequisite: RELS 100. This course is designated as a foundational religious studies general education course. This is an approved diversity studies course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clarke.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 588-6300

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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