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Description: Because it served as a place of refuge and evangelism for religious pilgrims, America
quickly spawned a rich array of Christian traditions, often colored by ethnic and regional variations
that did not always hew to the hierarchical line. In this class we will explore several of these folk
religions, including those practiced by the Amish, by Native American Christians, and by those
living in the hollows of Appalachia and the bayous of Louisiana. Through this examination, it is
hoped that class participants might not only gain clarity about the theological boundaries of our
Christian faith, but also potentially appropriate meaningful practices from these traditions, thus
enriching their own personal and corporate spirituality.