STHR-2816

   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 RoomDaysStart/End Time
MUDD:103M06:30PM-09:00PM





* Note: The description above does not necessarily apply to any courses other than the one in the latest term.
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