THST 1502 Christianity and Native America

4 semester hours

Christianity has been at the root of incredible suffering of indigenous peoples in the Americas, but it is also the source of great inspiration and resistance to oppression for many Native Christians as well. In this course, which involves an actual train journey from Los Angeles to Albuquerque and back (making important stops along the way), we will explore the centuries of Christian contact with Native peoples–the bad and the good. Two weeks of class on campus, and then a one-week train journey (no extra charges–costs of train trip included in tuition). Summer only.

University Core fulfilled: Foundations: Studies in American Diversity.