Religion: Race and Racism (Diversity)
General
Prefix
REL
Course Number
180
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Use and abuse of religious texts in American religious communities; racist themes in contemporary religious discourse.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
07
Cultural Diversity
Yes
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Students will interpret classic religious texts to identify the religious sources that justify racism in the U.S.
Outcome
Students will analyze the contemporary religious thought of civil rights leaders.
Outcome
Students will identify and critique the religious texts and doctrines used by racists in the U.S. e.g. KKK.
Outcome
Students will apply their understanding to contemporary U.S. religious institutions engaged in multiculturism.
Outcome
Students will analyze and deconstruct racist American discourse that uses religious texts and doctrines.