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HDS 2102

Women, Folklore, and Afro-Atlantic Religion

Solimar Otero

Description

This course introduces students to the ritual and philosophical foundations of women's roles in Yoruba-derived religious culture found in Nigeria, Cuba, Brazil, Haiti, and the United States. We use an interdisciplinary perspective that focuses on women's vernacular culture in a range of genres. Readings and films include works by Sanford, Cabrera, Landes, Matory, Hurston, Ayorinde, Cros Sandoval, and Deren.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 15 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes

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Scheduling

Half Course
Spring 2010
M., 12-2
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	African and African American Religious Studies Religions of the Americas Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	African Religions
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a