JINS 360 - Amish History and Culture

This class will examine the history and culture of the Old Order Amish in Europe and North America. Beginning with the sixteenth-century Anabaptist movement, we will trace Amish history in Europe until they disappear from the European stage, and Amish history in North America as they establish a durable and successful culture. We will pay some attention to related groups, such as the Hutterites and Mennonites. We will also examine Amish history and culture from the perspectives of anthropology and sociology.

Prerequisite: Junior status.
Credits: 3 hours
NOTE: This course fulfills the Junior Interdisciplinary Writing-Enhanced Seminar Interconnecting Perspective of the Liberal Studies Program.
NOTE: This course counts toward the 63-hour Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) graduation requirement.
NOTE: This course is writing-enhanced.