8-06(25): Saints, Superheroes, and Rappers
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Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Period 8 | 1:00pm - 2:15pm
This session will explore the surprising affinities between the tradition of the saints and two major figures from contemporary popular culture: the superhero and rapper. Often coming from marginalized and disenfranchised backgrounds, these figures are frequently voices--like the saints and prophets--for the poor and needy. They expose the injustices of the world while envisioning a better future of justice and equality.
Alejandro Nava was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, and is a first-generation college graduate. He received his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. He is currently professor of Religious Studies at the University of Arizona, and the author of numerous books, most recently "Street Scriptures: Between God and Hip-Hop."
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