RLS 281 Touchdown Jesus:Sports &Relig

Everybody uses religious language to discuss sports and sports fans, so why not study the two?Sports function as a religion for many Americans (for example, watch TV on an October Sunday), and religions have often used sports as proof of their American identity.Therefore, this course will study a wide variety of sports (baseball, football, basketball, X-games) and religious communities (Catholics, Mormons, Jews, et al.) in both historical and contemporary contexts.This course will involve classroom discussion as well as a substantial online component involving professional team websites, internet video, and statistical research.(3 credits)

Credits

3