Course Description
Interpretations of the Bible in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and the influence upon minority communities in the United States.
Athena Title
BIBLE THIRD WORLD
Prerequisite
RELI 1001 or RELI 1002 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every even-numbered year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. To make students aware of the diversity of cultural approaches to the interpretation of the Bible. 2. To enable students to understand the historical reasons why these differences exist. Communicate Effectively through Writing To strengthen skills in written composition, analysis, and presentation by means of projects such as essays, papers, reports, and examinations. Communicate Effectively through Speech To strengthen skills in oral expression, analysis, style, and interaction by means such as class reports, class discussion, and oral examinations. Computer Literacy To enhance and facilitate computer literacy by the use of word processing, the web, email, and OASIS through research, preparation, and presentation of work such as oral class reports and completion of written assignments. Critical Thinking To foster critical thinking by engaging in activities such as classroom discussion and debate, essay examinations, and oral presentations. Moral Reasoning (Ethics) To assist in the continued development of moral and ethical reasoning and reflection by encouraging creative thinking regarding individual and community concerns and needs, the challenging of prejudices and stereotypes, and examining rational and ethical bases of constructive social interactions.
Topical Outline
I. Biblical Studies in the Post-Enlightenment Period II. Hispanic American Studies in South, Central and North America III. Asian & Asian American Studies A. Oriental, Indian & Sri Lankan Interpretations B. Asian American Interpretations IV. African & African American Studies A. African Studies B. African American Studies V. Summation & Conclusion