RELG 217 - African American Religious Experience

An introduction to the complex, expansive religious landscape of African American life from the transatlantic slave trade to the contemporary moment. Through an examination of specific traditions, including conjure and other folk religious practices, Black churches, the Nation of Islam, and the emergence of Black, Womanist, and Black Feminist theologies, students gain an understanding of the historical, theological, and aesthetic dimensions that make African American religions distinct. Students also consider how these traditions define broader concepts, such as death, the body, and the natural environment.

Credits: 1.00
Crosslisted:

ALST 244

Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression
Liberal Arts Practices: Confronting Collective Challenges and The Process of Writing
Core Component: None

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