Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA

Department: Religion

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Credit Hours: 3

Description: The course 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. Instructor Permission Required.Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 424. Recommended prerequisite(s): Basic reading ability in Tibetan.