2018 E-term Bulletin

25 which will include drafts for graduate school and/or job application materials (e.g., cover letters, résumés/CVs, personal statements). Students will also spend time out of class engaging in professional activities including shadowing, interviewing alumni and professionals in psychology and related fields, and meeting with BSC professionals. This project includes heavy reading and discussion. Students will be graded on written and oral discussions of assigned readings, on professional behavior, and professional portfolio materials. Estimated Student Fees: $10 PY*E299*72 Sport and Exercise Psychology Richard Rector Prerequisites: None Open To: All Students Grading System: Letter Max. Enrollment: 15 Meeting Times: Tu WTh 10:00 am–1:00 pm This project is designed to introduce the field of sport and exercise psychology by providing a broad overview of the major themes in the area. We will explore such topics as personality, competition and cooperation, exercise and fitness, children’s development through sport, peak performance, burnout and overtraining, group dynamics, and leadership. Students will participate in relaxation techniques, visual imagery practices, and discussions about health and well-being. Students will be required to complete readings and view related media in and out of class. Evaluation will be based on participation, a five- page autobiography of how sports participation/exercise has affected their lives, a five-page summary discussing the psychology of sport and how it relates to an approved movie, a daily log chronicling their progress towards reaching specific exercise and sports related goals, and a group project. RELIGION RE*E299*73 Islam and Hip-Hop Keely Sutton Prerequisites: None Open To: All Students Grading System: Letter Max. Enrollment: 15 Meeting Times: MW F 10:00 am -1:00 pm This project examines the intersections between Islam and hip-hop music. Well-known artists or groups like Rakim, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, the Roots, and Erykah Badu have all been influenced by Islam, either by practicing Islam or by finding meaning in formulations of Islam such as the Nation of Islam, the Five Percent Nation, and others. In this class we will explore Islamic elements present in a variety of artists’ music and lyrics and investigate how these artists have influenced both the Islamic world and hip-hop itself. Meetings will include a combination of lecture, student-led discussion, student presentations, film/videos, and music. Students will create and present a final project (5-7-page paper or equivalent) as well as complete written assignments, read a variety of books and articles, and analyze music and lyrics outside of class. RE*E299*74 Sex, Sin, and Christian Theology Mary Page Wilson-Lyons Prerequisites: None Open To: All Students Grading System: Letter Max. Enrollment: 15 Meeting Times: Tu WTh9:00 am -12:00 pm Sex, Sin, and ChristianTheology will explore a range of ancient, classic, and contemporary Christian understandings of the human person (theological anthropology), sexuality, and the development and ethical outcomes of the theology of sin. Using resources from Christian scripture, patristic writings, feminist theology, queer theology, contemporary Christian ethics, as well as art, literature, and film, this project will unpack Christian understandings of and concerns about sexual identity and the construction and critique of Christian ethics for sexual behavior. We will discuss topics debated in the early Church as well as more contemporary concerns including celibacy, masturbation, homosexuality, abstinence, monogamy, polygamy, and asexuality. The driving questions of the project will be 1) How do Christians understand the human person and human identity and 2) How do Christians understand and determine “ethical” human behavior as the product of this identity? Students will be evaluated through classroom participation, four 2-page reading reflection papers, dual reflection journaling (where students are asked to journal reflections on subject matter and then respond to their own reflections later in the project) (four entries per week), and a final 8-10 page paper that evaluates an idea presented in an ancient or patristic primary text and connects it with a contemporary understanding of human sexuality and its ethical outcomes in the church and society. SOCIOLOGY SO*E299*75 Religion and Mental Health Access Stephanie Hansard Prerequisites: None Open To: All Students Grading System: Letter Max. Enrollment: 20 Meeting Times: Tu WTh 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm This project examines the role of churches and other religions communities as points of access for mental health care. This project offers training in qualitative research methods, hands-on research experience, and an introduction to issues surrounding mental health care access. In this project, students will interview clergy members of different faiths regarding their protocol for assisting congregants who may be experiencing mental health problems. Students will also survey mental health resources in the Birmingham area with a focus on accessibility and spiritual competence. The project will require students to conduct interviews and/or survey research outside of classroom hours. Students will also spend time transcribing, coding, and analyzing interviews as well as indexing and organizing resources, totaling 40 hours of additional work. Students will be assigned a letter grade on