Description

Our society is intensely preoccupied with the past, with its preservation and transmission in memory. Vows never to forget, museums and memorials sites, and public apologies for the wrongs of the past are all part of the contemporary cultural scene. But turning to the past is not a simple task. What kind of relationship is possible, or desirable? What does it mean to bear witness to the past when it is instigated by loss, by absence, marked by uncertainty? What are the religious implications and responsibilities of remembering? This course focuses on the promise and challenges of memory as described in the works of postcolonial theorists and the literatures that inform them. Readings include Hélène Cixous, Walter Mignolo, Homi Bhabha, and others.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes

Scheduling

0.50 credits
Expected to be offered Fall 2013
Tues 12pm-2pm
Course location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Religion, Ethics, and Politics
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Non-Tradition Specific
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	None
Language Course Designation(s)	None