RELG 290 - The Meanings of the Memorial Arch

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 1.5HU, 1.5SS, WR

This course examines the meanings of Oberlin?s Memorial Arch in light of Oberlin?s missionary experience and the Chinese experience of Oberlin?s missionary activity. Topics to be covered include: the history of Oberlin?s missionary activity and the so-called Boxer Rebellion; Chinese experiences with Christian missionary activity; the world view of the Oberlin missionaries. The course will also include an introduction to archival research methods. Consent of instructor required. Enrollment Limit: 15.
Instructor: E. Estes, D. Kamitsuka