GOSPEL OF THE MASSES (FTRS-2100)

Witnessing the Sacred Among the Marginalized: This is an immersion course, a spiritual pilgrimage, that engages with both the persecution and resilience of marginalized people in the United States. We will spend our time examining and healing our own internal biases and practicing the sacred gift of deep, just, and compassionate listening with some of the most respected street scholars and street theologians in Oakland. Students will learn to identify and analyze the intersectionality of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and immigration status in perpetuating generational marginalization as well as influencing one's theology and experience with the Divine. Assignments include pre-course readings and summary/reflection papers, and an 8-page minimum post-course reflection paper. Class meets off campus daily, 1/07/24-1/12/24, from 9am-5pm.