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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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RELI 115 001 (CRN: 25656)
BLACK GODS OF THE CARIBBEAN
Long Title: BLACK GODS OF THE CARIBBEAN
Department: Religion
Instructor: Nwokocha, Eziaku
Meeting: 4:00PM - 6:29PM M (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 3
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 9:54AM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Description: In Caribbean religions, practitioners may seek to be possessed by the spirit. This course uses a diverse range of texts to examine the process of interacting with the divine. We will explore the vibrant spiritual energy that sustains communal connections during ceremonies and the transnational imaginations that animate Caribbean religious practices. Special attention will be given to Santeria, Candomble, Vodou, Myal, Palo Monte, and Revival Zion in the Americas. Cross-list: AAAS 115.