Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

RELI 157 - RELIGION AND HIP HOP

Long Title: RELIGION AND HIP HOP CULTURE IN AMERICA
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Description: Hip Hop culture has changed how life is discussed and conducted. However, one of the under-explored dimensions of Hip Hop culture involves its religious sensibilities. Using lectures, discussions, films, and video presentations, this course explores Hip Hop culture's religious dimensions through its musical language-rap music. Equivalency: RELI 311. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 157 if student has credit for RELI 311.