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Introduction to Study of African Religion


Course Description

Introduction to meaning, origin, and characteristics of African religion, focusing on the approaches and challenges in studying African religion.


Athena Title

Intro to Study of African Reli


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in RELI 1200E


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

This course will allow students from different colleges of the University the opportunity to explore the basic components of African Religion as basis for taking consecutive courses in African Religion. The course will also foster a solid foundation for students taking African Religion. In addition it should provoke their thinking about religious values through engagements in classroom instruction, debates, essay writings and presentations, thereby broadening the students’ religious world views and appreciation for religions outside their immediate backgrounds.


Topical Outline

- Origin and Meaning of African Traditional Religion. - Nature of African Religion. - Characteristics of African Religion. - Nomenclatures for African Religion. - Sources of Information in African Religion. - Challenges for African Religion. - Future of African Religion.


General Education Core

CORE IV: World Languages and Global Culture

Syllabus