ETHS 480C 2DP - The Phil of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

This course discusses a shared inquiry into the nonviolent philosophy of M.L. King and its relevance both in the Civil Rights movement and in diverse communities in the U.S. and beyond. Students will study and discuss Dr. King’s writings, reflect on their own potential for helping build the “Beloved Community,” and engage in relevant service learning projects such as Amnesty International, the United Nations Association, and Fair Trade Advocacy. If funds are available, we may travel to the Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. Cross-listed PHIL 307

Prerequisite(s): Completion of COR 1 or COR 199 or COR 199 in progress; two full-time semesters of college credit, excluding retro credits, AP credits, and college credit earned while in high school; completion of the T Tag or concurrent enrollment in a T Tag course.