Latinx Persptv on Chrush & the

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Taught by PSR. Desde el Otro Lado: Latino/a Perspectives on Church and Theology, Session I ((Section 1) Latinos/as make up 38.8% of the population of California, and are one of the driving forces in the vitality of Christianity in the state and around the hemisphere. Intended for church leaders of all backgrounds, this course will introduce students to the varieties of Latino/a experience in the United States, while also relating these experiences to Latin America, and explore ways in which these experiences and the resulting perspectives affect or enrich standards views on scripture, church and theology. The course will engage: . The importance of context in theology and hermeneutics . The Latino/a reality in the US . Issues of language and culture . Defining dimensions: Mestizaje, in-betweenness, exile, identity and generational issues . How all of this affects the reading and interpretation of Scripture, church history, theology, preaching, counseling, and church administration. Desde el Otro Lado: Latino/a Perspectives on Church and Theology, Session I and Session II. (Section 2) This course will build upon Dr. González's teachings of the Latinx reality in the US and expound on the importance of context within theology and hermeneutics. Students are able to take this course for 1.5 credits (or 2 CEU's) or 3 credits. Students who wish to continue in the class and receive 3 academic credits, the course will continue online from June 19 - 23 under the leadership of Professor Filipe Maia. Assignments for the second week will be sent to those who register for 3 credits. Prerequisite: Desde el Otro Lado: Latino/a Perspectives on Church and Theology, Part I or by approval of the instructor.