Alma College Religious Studies Students Taught Lessons On Imperialism, ‘Queer/Trans Antagonism’
Students in the program “reflect upon how systems of oppression — such as racism, colonialism, patriarchy and queer/trans antagonism.
At Alma College, Religious Studies minors get more than just classroom lessons in theology. Professors in this minor teach lessons on topics from “patriarchy” to “queer/trans antagonism.”
A recent review by CriticalRace.org of Alma College in Alma, Michigan, raised concerns about the Religious Studies minor curriculum. Coursework in this minor addresses topics such as “imperialism” and other frameworks drawn from traditional communist ideology.
“Many people view religion in terms of beliefs, prayers, texts, communities and rituals,” states the program’s webpage.
“However, it can also be about bodies, money, power, the environment, death, family and gender. As a religious studies minor, you’ll…investigate how religion interacts with themes such as race, ethnicity, nation, diaspora, imperialism, borders and more.”
The webpage’s description of the program delves into more of the topics that are covered in the classroom.
Students in the program “reflect upon how systems of oppression — such as racism, colonialism, patriarchy and queer/trans antagonism — impact people’s lived experiences of religion.”
Alma College, which is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, is a liberal arts school founded in 1886 by the efforts of the Presbyterian Synod of Michigan. The college’s undergraduate enrollment remains close to 1,400 students, as the school touts a “forward-thinking philosophy that integrates academic excellence, real-world experience, and personal development.”
As part of the curriculum for the Religious Studies minor, students are allowed to pick from several progressive-leaning courses, such as one titled “The Good Life.” This course focuses on “ topics such as Black Lives Matter, Water is Life, Reproductive Justice, Disability Justice, and more.” More courses that are available to students in the minor include “Religion, Gender, and Sexuality,” and “Queer Religion.”
Unlike Alma, many Michigan state schools have felt the heat from the Trump administration and rolled back several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In March of last year, the University of Michigan shuttered its DEI office to “comply with federal standards.” Central Michigan University also changed its DEI policies, as its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was renamed to the “Division of University Engagement and Student Affairs.”
Institutions reliant on federal funding, particularly public universities, have been more affected by DEI rollbacks than private colleges, which often finance a larger share of their programs independently. Additional scrutiny of private institutions is necessary to address ideological bias and the continued influence of progressive ideas on college campuses.
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The deconstruction religion of the Democrat party. Pseudo religion and false teaching. Jesus said these would come near the end.
I don’t think the students understand that their tuition and courses will not buy them the stairway to Heaven
There’s reason there’s only a stairway to heaven… but a highway to hell.
Sounds like this might be where Talarico got his religious training.
Somehow I doubt these sick weirdos are teaching that trans are antagonistic. It’s all but certain they’re teaching trans are only ever oppressed and (insert list of those the Left hate) can only be oppressors and must be eliminated.
It’s a religious college. The constitution guarantees it the right to teach its religion.
Even Bob Jones University was allowed to teach that mixed-race couples were against God’s law, without any legal consequences; it lost its tax status only because it insisted on practicing that belief by expelling / refusing to admit students who were in such a relationship.
Specifically the Presbyterian Church (USA), which is fully committed to the entire leftist agenda, including antisemitism. So this is legitimately their religion.
The classic story is that at the Second Coming, Presbyterians would be the first to rise from the grave, The New Testament passage can be humorously construed to fit their lack of Biblical belief….. the DEAD in Christ will rise first. Their beliefs are dead to the Word. They have modified G_d into their own image and needs.
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