ETHS 334 American Indian Spirituality
American Indians have a wonderfully rich tradition of wisdom and spirituality. This course looks at the spirituality of at least two nations of American Indians from a variety of perspectives including historical, sociological, anthropological and political. Students have the option to explore other American Indian nations if desired. Some community research is expected. Significant focus is given to issues of race and racism.
Overlap: RELS 322 American Indian Spirituality.
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective August 26, 2006 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Describe the diversity within the many Indigenous spiritual traditions in the Americas.
- Analyze and challenge the exploitation of Indigenous spiritual practices.
- Express the many ways Indigenous spiritualities face a variety of external and internal community impacts.
- Understand key concepts and ideas in the American Indians' spirituality and worldview.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 7: Human Diversity
- Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States' history and culture.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the individual and institutional dynamics of unequal power relations between groups in contemporary society.
- Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.
- Describe and discuss the experience and contributions (political, social, economic, etc.) of the many groups that shape American society and culture, in particular those groups that have suffered discrimination and exclusion.
- Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | American Indian Spirituality | Jacobson, Sophia Julia | Books for ETHS-334-50 Spring 2025 | Course details for ETHS-334-50 Spring 2025 |