Cvl Rgts/Spiritual Foundation

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

This seminar examines the spirituality of people of African descent that emerges from their crises in the making of the modern Western world. This spirituality is larger than that contained in any one religion or religious experience. While acknowledging that the religious and methodological practices used by African Americans in their quest to achieve civil rights and social justice are not a monolith, this class will discuss the parameters that define this unique foundational spirituality that sustained the leaders and participants of the modern civil rights movement in the United States of America. The seminar brings together the engaged and impactful learning of a spring break immersion trip with the academic rigor of a 3-credit class. The class weds the values of academic excellence with contemplation in action. Students will apply for the course and offer an essay and faculty recommendation. A community of learners, totaling no more than 15, will be selected.