HST 3283 Historical and Sociological Perspectives on Race in America

Three hours (On Campus)

This interdisciplinary course explores the history of race in the United States, blending historical analysis with sociological insights. In this course, students will examine the multifaceted experiences of diverse racial-ethnic groups throughout American history, understand the development and persistence of institutional racism and the societal structures that sustain it, investigate the social construction of race, and probe historical and contemporary patterns of immigration and population diversity and their impacts on U.S. society. Students will consider these concepts in relationship to Christian ideas such as the Imago Dei, Jesus’s incarnational ministry, and Paul’s teachings on the nature of the gospel. Through a blend of lectures, readings, discussions, and visits to key historic sites in Oklahoma and Arkansas, students will not only learn about race but also critically reflect on its influence in their lives, histories, and institutions. Meets the Intercultural Engagement requirement or the Arts and Humanities requirement of the Core Curriculum (cannot meet both core requirements).

Offered on campus Spring semester (odd-numbered years)