REL 240
African American Religion

Roger D. Hatch
Department of Philosophy and Religion
Central Michigan University

Essay Assignments & Study Guides

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Essay Assignments and Study Guides are listed below.  Click on the item you wish.

Reflection Essay
due Monday, January 22

Essay #1 on the Spirituals
due Monday, February 19

Movie Analysis
    "Roots," episode 2 (1977) due Monday, February 5
    "Amistad" (1997) due Monday, February 12
    "Glory"(1989) due Monday, February 26

Study Guide for Midterm Exam
Wednesday, February 28

Essay #2 on Martin King & Malcolm X
due Monday, April 30

Study Guide for Final Exam
Monday, April 30

Optional Substitute Essay
due Monday, April 30
Please note these restrictions on who may do this optional assignment.