Examines the relationship between the Civil Rights Movement and
religion through the words and activities of Martin Luther King,
Jr. during the 1950s and 1960s and poses questions regarding the
continuing impact of religion on the quest for racial freedom
and vice versa.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students' assignments will be additional readings,
graduate level examinations, and a 20-25 page research paper.
Athena Title
Martin Luther King & Reli
Prerequisite
Third- or fourth-year student standing
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to evaluate and communicate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s role in and impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
By the end of this course, students will be able to determine King's role in and impact on the religious landscape, especially in the U.S., and defend their conclusion.
By the end of this course, students will be able to examine the role that religion played in the personal life of King and investigate religious influences on the formation of King's social, political, and economic thought and activities.
By the end of this course, students will be able to examine the social, political, and economic influences and factors on King's religious thought and practices, and develop conclusions based in evidence.
By the end of this course, students will be able to compare King's approach to religion and civil rights with a selected number of other leaders during the Civil Rights Era, drawing out patterns of similarities and differences.
By the end of this course, students will be able to explore, question, and investigate the continued interaction between religion and quests for social reform as it relates to King's legacy, especially in the U.S.
