RES-255: Native American Religions

An introduction to the diverse religious and cultural traditions indigenous to the United States, including but not limited to: Cherokee, Lakota, Dine, and Inuit. Through examining multiple Native American perspectives and their historical relations with the United States government and its agencies, we will gain insight into the development of present day Native American communities. In addition to looking at these historical influences, this course will address contemporary issues and examine challenges to religious and traditional continuity.