Religion and Theology

Religion and ethnic identity are often closely intertwined. Compare the relationship between religion and ethnic identity in TWO of the following case studies: Feher, “Managing Strain, Contradictions, and Fluidity,” Kurien, “Becoming American by Becoming Hindu,” and Lee, “Creating a Transnational Religious Community.” What are some of the challenges faced by people in each of these cases? Compare the religious practices that members of each group draw upon as they negotiate their ethnic identity.