AMST-129 Native American Spiritualities

In order to develop a broad understanding of the religious lives of Native Americans, we explore diverse practices and worldviews. We begin with an examination of how Native American worldviews are unique and differ from modern-Western worldviews. With this grounding, we delve into explorations of the multifaceted history of Native American traditions including the Ghost Dance, the Sun Dance, religious freedom issues pertaining to the use of peyote, struggles over sacred places, and complex native engagements with Christianity.

Maximum Enrollment

Writing-Intensive (18)

(First Year Course, Writing Intensive.)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

RELST-129

Offered

Fall, Spring