REL 13 Sports, Ethics & Religion
A survey of the origins and development of the culture of athletic competition in America, with roots in the “Muscular Christianity” movement of nineteenth-century England. We’ll examine the peculiar (religious?) passion that Americans invest in sports as well as the role that sports has played as an engine for social change. We look, finally, at some of the ethical issues surrounding organized sports. Open to all.
Instructor
Balmer