Indigenous Spirituality: Research Methods
Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
REL-4804 prerequisites
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Description
This course focuses on research methods and sources for the study of Indigenous spirituality. Sources include published and unpublished written material and oral narratives. Critical perspectives and ethical issues related to the study of Indigenous spirituality and research with Elders and Indigenous people are examined. Guidelines established by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council related to the development of an Indigenous Research Paradigm, or a decolonizing approach to research and scholarship are discussed. During the term, students develop their own research projects in consultation with the professor.
Requisite courses
REL-2801 or REL-2802 or REL-2803, and permission of the Department Chair [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-3804.
Cross-listed
REL-3804(3).
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