REL 14 Introduction to African Religions

This course introduces the study of Indigenous African Religions, their cosmologies, histories, ritual structures, and their relationships to other aspects of African cultures.  Of particular importance will be ideas of gendered spiritual power, the spread of African-inspired religions to the Americas, and the nature of orally transmitted religious traditions.  Conversion to Islam and Christianity and reconversion from these religions will also be studied.  Finally, we examine the role of African religions in post-colonial African societies and the impact of globalization. Open to all.

Cross Listed Courses

AAAS 18.03

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV; WCult:NW

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