REL 237.001
Self, Society, and Religions: Authenticity
T, R | 11:00-12:15
PRH 207
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This course will analyze “authenticity discourses,” that is, the ways different people claim that something is authentic, real, or genuine. The course will draw on a variety of examples from popular culture (e.g. professional wrestling) and religious history (e.g. yoga).
Michael J. Altman
- Office hours:
Monday, 12:30pm-1:30pm; Tuesday, 9:00am-10:00am, and by appointment.
- (205) 348-5271
- michael.altman@ua.edu
![Photograph of Steve Austin hanging from a giant crucifix-like symbol while The Undertaker poses in the foreground.](https://religion.ua.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/steveaustincrucifixion-450x450.jpeg)
Books are available at the SUPe Store and online through vendors such as amazon.com.
Online Readings
Blackboard Other texts will be available through the Blackboard course site.