ANTH 130 - American Religious Diversity:CD

5.0 Credits
Diversity of American religious experiences from historical and cultural perspectives, including the interaction between globalization, immigration, ethnicity, and culture in American Indian, Western, and Eastern traditions. Prerequisite: Placement into ENGL 100 (was ANTHR 130). Dual Listed as DIVST 130.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Evaluate and apply social scientific (economic, psychological, sociological, and cultural) theories of religion. [REASON]
Examine and evaluate anthropological theories of ethnicity. [REASON]
Discuss diverse religious beliefs with peers in classroom. [COMMUNICATE]
Analyze religious communities using social scientific theories. [REASON]
Present, in writing and/or orally, results of theoretical analyses and ethnographic research. [COMMUNICATE]
Reflect on the connection between service and learning in service-learning project. [COMMUNICATE]
Examine and evaluate the historical impact of immigration, politics, economics and globalization on American religious experiences. [EXPLORE]
Compare and contrast the beliefs, growth, development, and success of American Indian, Christian, Jewish, Mormon, Muslim, Baha’i, Hindu, and/or Buddhist traditions in the Americas. [EXPLORE]
Conduct an ethnographic research project examining a religious community different from one’s own. [EXPLORE]
Conduct a service-learning project in partnership with a local religious community, government agency, tribe or non-profit. [ACT]
Apply knowledge, awareness, and/or skills to identify and analyze issues related to diversity. [EXPLORE]