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HDS 3690

African Religions

Jacob Olupona

Description

This course is a basic introduction to the history and phenomenology of traditional religions of the African peoples. Using diverse methodological and theoretical approaches, the course will explore various forms of experiences and practices that provide a deep understanding and appreciation of the sacred meaning of African existence: myth, ritual arts, and symbols selected from West, East, Central, and Southern Africa. African indigenous religions encounter with Islam and Christianity; its revival in Europe and USA and its encounter with modernity.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as African and African American Studies 187

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
Th., 4-6
FAS, Barker Center, Locke Room 230

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	African and African American Religious Studies Religion and the Social Sciences Religions of the Americas Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	African Religions
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Religious Education
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a