Religion 251: Religion and Cultural Diversity in South Africa

Moving from Cape Town eastward towards KwaZulu-Natal and then north to Johannesburg, this course will examine cultural diversity in South Africa and the role religion has played in sustaining the identity of ethnic groups.  In addition to analyzing the history of racial classification in South Africa and noting how religion was used both to defend Apartheid and justify protest against it, students will study what various organizations are doing today to build a multi-racial democracy and a just social order.

Counts toward major: Religion
Counts toward concentration: Africa and the AmericasGE: Multicultural Studies Course (MCS-G/MCG) 
Maximum enrollment: 24
Cost: $4,880.00
Instructor: Eric Lund