| Title | PILGRIMAGE:MANZANAR INTERNMENT | ||
| Description | In preparation for active participation and theological reflection on the 39th annual pilgrimage to the former WWII site of Japanese American internment at Manzanar, CA (National Historic Site and National Park Service Interpretive Center), this interdisciplinary course will examine the practice of pilgrimage and inter-religious nature (Buddhist, Christian, Shinto folk practice with Taoist elements), identity and race in Asian American history through place and memory (social geography, racial formation theory), and intercultural theological framework for interpretation. This course is jointly sponsored with the PANA Institute and will take place in part at East Bay Area Japanese American churches and include community members. Requirements: Participation on the pilgrimage April 24-27, weekly one page critical reflection essay, and final critical 15 page paper. Fulfills FST Multicultural Theology requirement and PSR Contextual Ed requirement. [12 max enrollment; Auditors with permission of Faculty] | ||
| Meeting Information for 08/SP | Bldg Room | Days | Start/End Time |
| MUDD:103 | M | 06:30PM-09:00PM | |
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