Jordan Henderson

Institutional Discrimination, the Oppression of Native Cultures: What is Left for Ainu & Mapuche Way of Life?

Between the generations of western development and modernization throughout the world, people have come to see just how better their lives are from being a part of this movement. Few pockets of societies across the glove do, however, which to keep close to traditional customs. The native Ainu of Japan along with the indigenous Mapuche people of Chile and Argentina have long been discriminated against by the local main stream culture. Within my study I shall review the tension between the indigenous group and the majority groups along with issues of some wanting assimilation while others wish for cultural survival.

GLST 499, Senior Capstone

Ron Palmer

A201

1:30 – 2 PM

Jordan Henderson

Contemporary Christianity in Korea: A Historical Perspective in Modern Day Christian Thought

Taking a look at Christianity in the past 100 years a lot of movement has been coming from Asia. Looking a the past 20 years we will see how Korea has played a role in the Christian faith.

HIST 303

Ron Palmer & Chuck Sturms

A201

8:30 – 10 AM