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AMS 203 - Cultural History of American Religion

Description
This course will examine the relationship between religion and culture in the United States from approximately 1492 to the present. In addition to looking at liturgical forms of religion and surveying various religious movements and groups, we will explore 1) how cultural forms serve as vehicles of religious meaning; 2) how religious values are expressed and/or criticized in everyday social life; and 3) the interaction between religion and developments within the political, social, economic, and philosophical spheres. Same as RST 203 .
Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
HUMA Gen Ed: Humanities Requirement


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