RLG 1090Religion, Justice & Liberation

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Prerequisite(s): None General Studies: Arts and Humanities Multicultural Requirement: Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Students in this course explore the complex tapestry of religious traditions that have contributed to social justice and liberation movements in the United States. Drawing on a variety of case studies, we analyze how various religious traditions have inspired struggles for freedom, equality, and human rights. Through historical and contemporary lenses, students examine how religion shapes and is shaped by activism and social change.