Course Description: Interpretations of the Bible in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and the influence upon minority communities in the United States.

Prerequisite Course(s) & requirements other than coursework: Either Religion 1001, 1002, 1003, 2001H, 2002H, 2003H or permission of the Department.

R. S. Sugirtharajah, ed., Voices from the Margin

C. H. Felder, ed., Stony the Road We Trod

Justo Gonzalez, ed., Selections from Apuntes

1. To make students aware of the diversity of cultural approaches to the interpretation of the Bible.
2. To enable students to understand the historical reasons why these differences exist.

1. Biblical Studies in the Post-Enlightenment Period
2. Hispanic American Studies in South, Central and North America
3. Asian & Asian American Studies

1. Oriental, Indian & Sri Lankan Interpretations
2. Asian American Interpretations

1. African & African American Studies

1. African Studies
2. African American Studies

1. Summation & Conclusion

The University of Georgia insisted upon the highest standards of moral conduct in all its courses. In keeping with the University Honor Code and Academic Honesty Policy, each student is expected to do his/her own academic work and to acknowledge fully any assistance and/or any academic resource. All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A Culture of Honesty." Each student is responsible to inform themselves about those standards before performing any academic work.

1. Each student must complete all required reading.
2. Each student is expected to participate fully each day in class discussions.
3. Each student is expected to attend every class session. (Students are allowed one unexcused absence per credit hour.)
4. Students should notify the instructor as soon as possible if personal crises or academic conflicts (e.g., two examinations on the same day) arise.
5. Make-up examinations will be considered on an individual basis.

1. Two examinations: a midterm and a final examination (96%)
2. Class attendance and participation (4%)