Course Catalog - 2004-2005

     

RELI 424 - REL & POLITICS IN AFRICA

Long Title:
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA ***** Explores religion and politics in Africa focusing on indigenous religions, Christianity, Islam, etc. Readings highlight historical developments, key documents in religion and politics, contemporary issues such as: religious freedom, separation of religion and politics, human rights, violence, race, gender, class, and the role of religion in reconstruction of public praxis. Offered with additional work as RELI 534. ***** Enrollment limited to 30. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Bongmba