New Introductory Courses in History (200-0-24)

Topic

Christianity in the Global South

Instructors

Paul F Ramirez
847/491-7444
Harris Hall Room 233

Sean Allen Hanretta
Harris Hall 310

Meeting Info

University Hall 101: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Topic: Christianity in the Global South

A thematic survey of Christian communities, thought, practice, and culture from the earliest times to the present, with a focus on regions outside of Europe and North America. Special attention will be paid to the great variety of institutional forms and experiences through time, the ways individual Christians made meaning out of their religion, the initiatives of women, workers, peasants, and enslaved and indigenous peoples, and the enduring impact of non-Western Christians on the West.

Evaluation Method

Weekly reading journal (20%) Two primary source exercises (15% each) Final virtual museum exhibit (25%) Participation in classroom and section activities (25%)

Class Materials (Required)

Linda Woodhead. Christianity: A Very Short Introduction. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford U P, 2014.
A course packet available for purchase through Quartet Printing

Class Notes

History Area of Concentration: Global, Americas, European, Asia/ Middle East, Africa/ Middle East

Class Attributes

Historical Studies Foundational Discipline
Historical Studies Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - University Hall 218: Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

DIS - University Hall 412: Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM

DIS - Harris Hall L04: Fri 2:00PM - 2:50PM