Exam Prep for Friday, Nov 9th
by admin - November 7th, 2012
At Friday’s exam, you will have all class period to write on the question posted below. You may bring one 3×5 index card with anything on it you please.
Describe an example of religion in the Civil Rights Movement (be specific – a song, a speech quote, a piece of writing) and identify the theology (themes, creed, values, ideas) in it.
Using this example, craft an argument about the role or significance of religion in the movement (with any other evidence you choose to include).
Please refer to/discuss Chappell’s book in some way in your answer!
Some links that may be helpful as you prepare:
People Get Ready: Music and the Civil Rights Movement (Brian Ward/Gilder Lehrman Center)
Classic Gospel Music Collection (NPR review/links including the Hamer “Go Tell It” we heard in class)
