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LAPR 842  Comparative Religions: Religions In America

Division of Liberal Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course

A historical study of beliefs and practices of various religious groups that have shaped American culture, including Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Scientologists and others. We discuss traditional main-line groups as well as newer movements, and pay special attention to ethnic and racial minorities, as well as to women in American religion.

Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103

This course is not repeatable for credit.