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REL 322
The criminal-penal system in the United States is a complex web of mutually reinforcing institutions, practices, and moral values. This course fosters a deep analysis of the U.S. criminal-penal system with special attention to the role of religion and explores the religious concepts that have informed our moral imaginations regarding crime, punishment, redemption, and the socio-political resistance against our criminal-penal system.
Term: Spring 2026
Instructor: Stephanie Thurston
Credit: 3 hours
REL 322: Crime, Punishment, and Redemption in the U.S.