THLE 614 - Religion, Race, & Ethnicity

Institution:

Eastern University

Subject:

Theology and Ethics

Description:

This course critically engages leading theoretical discussions about the intersection of religion, race, and ethnicity and how they relate to the social construction of race in particular contexts. The interdisciplinary theoretical orientation of this seminar draws from history, cultural studies, sociology, Latino studies, and Latina/o, Africana/Black, Mujerista, and Womanist theologies. We will critically examine religion's role in the development, maintenance, and transformation of racial and ethnic identity, and the creation of and struggles against racism and racial injustice in specific contexts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eastern.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 341-5800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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