University of Alabama Press, 1984. Thompson, Michael, Richard Ellis, and Aaron Wildavsky. Cultural Theory . Westview Press, 1990. Essays in the Sociology of Perception .
Classes begin and end with a writing reflection exercise on the readings and the class discussions.
Students conduct weekly research, observing and interviewing leaders and followers in a local church or mission organization, and must submit seven 4-5 page research reports which are the basis for a final paper. This course will be held in Pasadena.