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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2014
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RELI 534 001 (CRN: 22595)
RELIGION & POLITICS IN AFRICA
Long Title: RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA
Department: Religion
Instructor: Bongmba, Elias K.
Meeting: 1:00PM - 2:15PM TR (13-JAN-2014 - 25-APR-2014)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 20
Section Enrolled: 1
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 100
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 5
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 31-OCT-2024 6:04PM
Description: Course explores interdisciplinary perspectives on religion and politics in Africa focusing on indigenous religious, Christianity, and Islam. Readings will reflect theoretical perspectives, historical developments, regional angels, and contemporary issues such as sharia, gender, and reconciliation as political options. RELI 534 requires additional reading, review a book on the subject, and write a 25 page research paper. Cross-list: RELI 424. Recommended prerequisite(s): Basic reading ability in Tibetan. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 534 if student has credit for RELI 424.