African and African American Religion and Thought

This course examines the religious philosophies, practices, and experiences of African Americans. It contributes to the academic discipline of religious studies by critically exploring the complex evolution of African American religion. Although the African American Church in the United States, which is commonly viewed as evangelical and decentralized, will be an object of study in this course, it will not be viewed as normative. Students will encounter the social and ideological forces that made some forms of African American religion more visible than others. The primary objective of this course is to familiarize students with the diverse religious experiences, histories, and realities of people of African descent in the Americas. Students will learn that there is no one African American religious experience. This course is historical in its outlook and is reading intensive. The course is open to first year students.
Course Attributes: EN H; AS HUM

African and African American Religion and Thought

RELIGIOUS STUDIES 384

Section 01