AIS 140
Native Religious Traditions
Credit: 3 hours.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a
Hist&Philosoph Perspect, and US Minority Culture(s) course.An interdisciplinary survey of native religious traditions, exploring the breadth and depth of spiritual expression among native people in North America. Assigned readings and class discussions cover a variety of important themes including sacred landscapes, mythic narratives, oral histories, communal identities, tribal values, elder teachings, visionary experiences, ceremonial practices, prayer traditions, and trickster wisdom. Students also consider historic encounters with missionary colonialism and contemporary strategies for religious self-determination. Class discussions are supplemented by audiovisual materials and guest speakers. Same as RLST 140.
| CRN | Type | Section | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48374 | lecture- discussion | E | 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM | TR | room G24 Foreign Languages Bldg | Treat, J |
| Camp Honors/Chanc Schol, Hist&Philosoph Perspect, and US Minority Culture(s) course. | ||||||
| 3 hours "This section is for Chancellor's Scholars only; others may only enroll with the approval of the Campus Honors Program and the instructor." | ||||||