Status
A
Activity
SEM
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
American Jesus
Term
2024A
Subject area
AFRC
Section number only
401
Section ID
AFRC1100401
Course number integer
1100
Meeting times
TR 12:00 PM-1:29 PM
Meeting location
EDUC 201
Level
undergraduate
Instructors
Anthea Butler
Description
Images and beliefs about Jesus have always been a compelling part of American life. This course seeks to examine the social, political, religious and artistic ways that Jesus has been appropriated and used in American life, making him a unique figure for exploring American religious life. Special attention will be given to how Jesus is used to shape social and political concerns, including race, gender, sexuality and culture.
Course number only
1100
Cross listings
RELS1100401
Use local description
No