AMST0276A-F15
Religion in the Borderlands
Religion in the Borderlands
In this course we will survey the religious and cultural history of the U.S./Mexico borderlands. Themes and issues to be covered include: the definition of place, the history of religious iconography, ritual performance and community, transformations in forms of belief, and the effects of linguistic pluralism on cultural and religious creativity. Readings will include: Gloria Anzaldua's Borderlands/La Frontera, Alberto Pulido's The Sacred World of the Penitentes, and other historical and literary works. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
In this course we will survey the religious and cultural history of the U.S./Mexico borderlands. Themes and issues to be covered include: the definition of place, the history of religious iconography, ritual performance and community, transformations in forms of belief, and the effects of linguistic pluralism on cultural and religious creativity. Readings will include: Gloria Anzaldua's Borderlands/La Frontera, Alberto Pulido's The Sacred World of the Penitentes, and other historical and literary works. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
- Term:
- Fall 2015
- Location:
- Axinn Center 219(AXN 219)
- Schedule:
- 2:50pm-4:05pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 16, 2015 to Dec 11, 2015)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Unknown Unknown
- Subject:
- American Studies
- Department:
- Program in American Studies
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP NOR PHL SOC
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- RELI0276A-F15
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92287
- Subject Code:
- AMST
- Course Number:
- 0276
- Section Identifier:
- A