Examination of the diverse religious affiliations and identities of Asian Americans in North America. An interdisciplinary analysis of religious traditions, migration/diaspora experience, and contemporary issues, while grounding this knowledge in the Asian American cultures and socio-historical contexts that have influenced both continuity and change.

Examines how the different actors engaged with Christianity, mission, and international development in Africa have understood Christianity in different ways, leading to a range of intended and unintended effects from the colonial period until today.

An exploration of different expressions of Christianity around the world.

Religion including various theological perspectives and the philosophy of religion.

 

The religions of India, China, and Japan, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shinto.

 

Survey of the religions of the world, including religions originating in the Near East, India, China, Japan, Africa, and Native America.

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

 

Religion, including various theological perspectives and the philosophy of religion.

This course will be taught 95% or more online

 

Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible in translation. Students engage representative portions of a primary text which has strongly influenced and shaped world history, culture, literature, and politics. Students will also explore some critical perspectives in scholarship.

Offered every odd-numbered year.

 

Survey of the religions of the world, including religions originating in the Near East, India, China, Japan, Africa, and Native America.

 

A broad overview of Native American cultures and history. Focus will be on tribes in North America.