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Richard Leon Linfield has taught English, philosophy, worldreligions and film studies at nine colleges and universities, including the College of Santa Fe and Central New Mexico Community College. This emphasis, I believe, could help other community college professors bring enthusiasm and motivation to their classrooms.
John Lee: currently an Asian American Studies, WorldReligions, Civics and Modern World History teacher at Niles West High School in Skokie, Ilinois. Gariecia was in my Sociology of Class, Gender, and Race elective during the 2016-2017 academic year. Paula Katrina, Victoria & Gariecia are all Golden Apple Scholars.
From an anthropological as well a historical viewpoint, religion- that is, a people’s world view – is at the core of traditional cultures around the world.
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