Course Schedule
Spring 2026
AFAS
AFAS 335 – Rap, Culture and God
Cross Listed · Gen Ed: Diversity Emphasis · Gen Ed: Tier 2 Humanities · Gen Ed Attribute: Diversity and Equity, US · Gen Ed: Building Connections
This course is a study of popular culture and religion in African-American and Latin@ communities, with a focus on the place of rap music in the cultural identity of these traditions. The class will begin with a study of some major themes in cultural studies concerning identity, class, race, and gender in addition to a study of the role of religion in Black and Latin@ communities. We will consider the approaches and self-understandings of identity and culture in rap music with special attention to the voices of protest, resistance, and spirituality among rap artists.
This course is a study of popular culture and religion in African-American and Latin@ communities, with a focus on the place of rap music in the cultural identity of these traditions. The class will begin with a study of some major themes in cultural studies concerning identity, class, race, and gender in addition to a study of the role of religion in Black and Latin@ communities. We will consider the approaches and self-understandings of identity and culture in rap music with special attention to the voices of protest, resistance, and spirituality among rap artists.
Section
001
Days
Tu
Time
12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Date
Jan 14 - May 6
Instructor
Status
Open
Enrollment
235 / 236
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- Section: 001
- Instructor: Nava, Alejandro E
- Days: Tu
- Time: 12:30 PM - 01:45 PM
- Dates: Jan 14 - May 6
- Status: Open
- Enrollment: 235 / 236