RELS 253 Religions of Charleston (3)

This field-trip based course will introduce students to past and present religion in Charleston and the Lowcountry. The “Holy City” is home to a number of historic churches as well as the oldest synagogue in continuous use in the United States. Course content will reflect the region’s essential role in African American history and the making of the South. Students will learn and apply ethnographic methods in the study of religion by exploring the religious spaces and communities of the surrounding area.
Course Frequency: Occasional
Note: This course could be offered in either the fall or spring semesters depending on faculty availability, and it will be offered at least once every three semesters.