SJPS 220: Social Justice and Peace Studies: Contexts of Contemporary Aboriginal Experience
The object of this course is to acquaint students with a deeper understanding of the culture and historical faith experience of First Nations peoples in Canada, with a service trip to northern Canada. In this course students will receive: 1) an overview of the historical, cultural and social contexts of First Nations peoples; 2) a general survey of the social teaching of the Church, with special focus on the intersection of faith and indigenous culture; 3) a philosophy of service and volunteering and a theology of friendship.