RCS 219Religion, Culture, and Spirituality in North America

Students learn about how various forms of religion and spirituality have shaped North American society, and how culture influences religious and spiritual innovation. Focusing on the diversity of religious movements in North America, students will also examine topics such as Indigenous spirituality, imported and homegrown forms of Christianity, the religions of recent immigrants, and non-traditional spiritual pursuits, including yoga and mindfulness exercises, in order to understand the complex interactions among religion, spirituality, culture, and society.