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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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AAAS 157 001 (CRN: 25708)
RELIGION AND HIP HOP
Long Title: RELIGION AND HIP HOP CULTURE IN AMERICA
Department: African & African Amer Studies
Instructor: Pinn, Anthony
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 7
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 15
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 15
Waitlisted: 1 (Max 297)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 8:01AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. Cross-list: RELI 157, RELI 311. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for AAAS 157 if student has credit for RELI 311.