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| Semester | spring semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Once only |
| Lecturers | Scotty J. Williams (scottyj.williams@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | When it comes to Black-American culture, few are aware of the story of of its unique spiritual life. In this seminar Scotty J. Williams will take attendees on a journey from Africa to the Americas, where they will learn about the themes and rich traditions of Black-American religion. This seminar will have three segments that center on the central themes of Black American religion (Rest, Resist, and Return). There will be a total of thirteen sessions. REST 02.03. – Introduction: The Roots of Black American Religion 09.03. – Moans and Groans: The Formation of Black American Religion 16.03. – Hush Harbors and Hoodoo: The First Black American Religious Gatherings 23.03. – Praise Houses: The First Black American Churches RESIST 30.03. – Richard Allen: Peaceful Resistance in Black American Religion 06.04. – Nat Turner: Rebellious Resistance in Black American Religion 13.04. – Exodus: Emancipation and Black American Religion 20.04. – Wilderness: Reconstruction and Black American Religion RETURN 27.04. – Exile: Segregation and Black American Religion 04.05. – Martin and Malcolm – Civil Rights and Black American Religion 11.05. – Universität Thementag (NO CLASS) 18.05. – Revolution – The Reshaping of Black American Religion 25.05. – Black Lives Matter: The Current State of Black American Religion 01.06. – Closing Session |
| Bibliography | This seminar will feature a selected assortment of readings from books and articles pertaining to Black-American religion. Attendees will be required to read twenty to thirty pages a week, and weekly readings will come in the form of PDFs that will be sent out via email or made available online. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Tuesday | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz - |
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 02.03.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 09.03.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 16.03.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 23.03.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 30.03.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 06.04.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 13.04.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 20.04.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 27.04.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 04.05.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 11.05.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | Fällt aus wegen Thementage Theologie |
| Tuesday 18.05.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 25.05.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Tuesday 01.06.2021 | 16.15-17.45 | - Online Präsenz -, Zoom |
| Modules |
Modul: Alternative Religionsgeschichte (Master's degree subject: Science of Religion) Modul: Antike / monotheistische / aussereuropäische Religionen (Bachelor's degree subject: Study of Religion) Modul: Aussereuropäisches Christentum und Austauschprozesse (ÖM 1) (Bachelor's degree subject: Theology) Modul: Aussereuropäisches Christentum und Austauschprozesse (ÖM 1) (Bachelor's Studies: Theology) Modul: Basics: Religion (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Fields: Media and Imagination (Master's degree program: African Studies) Modul: Institutionen, Verbände, Religionsgemeinschaften (Master's Studies: Religion - Economics - Politics) Modul: Reflexion interkultureller Gegenwartsfragen in der Theologie (ÖM 2) (Master's Studies: Theology (Start of studies before 01.08.2018)) Modul: Reflexion interkultureller Gegenwartsfragen in der Theologie (ÖM 2) (Master's Studies: Theology) Modul: Reflexion interkultureller Gegenwartsfragen in der Theologie (ÖM 2) (Master's degree subject: Theology) Modul: Theologie im Kontext des Weltchristentums (Master's Studies: Theology) Module: Religion, Society, State (Master's Studies: Interreligious Studies) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | REQUIREMENTS: Attendees of this seminar must • Be present at each session (excused absences must be in accordance with the rules of the University). • Actively participate in each discussion. • Read selected texts and watch selected films before each session. • Do group presentations on a subject pertaining to a topic from a set list. • Write one report on a topic from a set list. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: teaching staff |
| Repeat examination | one repetition, best attempt counts |
| Scale | 1-6 0,5 |
| Repeated registration | no repetition |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Theology, studiendekanat-theol@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Theologie |