AFRC 308 - Religious Diversity in America

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University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Staff. This course is cross-listed with RELS 310 (Religious Diversity in America) when the title is "Religious and Social Change in West Philadelphia.". In the 1950's America seemed to be a land of Protestant, Catholic, and Jew. Now it is clearly also a land of Muslims and Hindus, Buddhists and Taoists, Rastafarians and Neo-pagans and many m ore religious groups. This course will focus upon a variety of topics: religious diversity in West Philadelphia, Philadelphia and beyond; the politics of religious diveristy; religion in American schools and cities; and conflicts and cooperation among diverse religious groups.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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