Immigrant Spirituality

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Taught by JST. This course will investigate the spirituality of people who have been displaced due to political, social, and economic reasons. The first part of the course will study the unique immigrant identity and struggle of belong to both cultures and belong to neither cultures at the same time. The second part will be dedicated to re-read stories of Joseph (Gen 37), Ruth (Ruth 1), and Jesus through the lens of immigrant. Drawing from the first and the second part, the third part is aimed towards some understanding of immigrant spirituality. Student's evaluation consists of 3 short reflection papers (2 - 3 pages), and a final paper/project (~ 10 pages). Format is seminar and lecture. [20 max enrollment; Auditors with Faculty permission].