RELI513
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RELI513 - Mormonism in American History and Culture
Course ID
039695
Course Description
This course examines the rise of Mormonism as a uniquely \"American\" religious phenomenon, examining Mormons' engagement with social, political, economic, and sexual dynamics in American life from the nineteenth century to the present day. Mormon history provides a lens for examining key topics in American religious history, including the creation, maintenance, and fragmentation of New Religious Movements; religious violence; church/state relations; constructions of race, gender, and sexuality; modern sacred space; and the globalization of religion. Graduate-level requirements include an original research paper of fifteen to twenty pages in length.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
RELI413
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No