Examination of the diverse religious affiliations and identities of Asian Americans in North America. An interdisciplinary analysis of religious traditions, migration/diaspora experience, and contemporary issues, while grounding this knowledge in the Asian American cultures and socio-historical contexts that have influenced both continuity and change.
Athena Title
Asian Religions in America
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in RELI 2012H
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to consider, engage with, and analyze the similarities and differences between their personal life and beliefs as compared to Asian American cultures and religions.
By the end of this course, students will be able to navigate interpersonal communication with respect, maturity, and awareness of cultural differences by engaging in meaningful, guided discussion about Asian American cultures, religions, and history.
By the end of this course, students will be able to engage in active dialogues about cultural and religious misconceptions and misunderstandings to develop, support, and effectively express ideas - written and orally - with clarity and precision.
By the end of this course, students will be able to identify and deconstruct stereotypes through academic study of religion and religious texts, supporting their conclusions with sound reasoning and judgement.
Topical Outline
1. The Academic Study of Religion
2. Who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)?
3. Colonialism/Post-colonialism
(a) "Orientalism"
4. Survey of Asian-American Immigration Pre- and post-1965
