Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2021

     

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RELI 424 001 (CRN: 13904)

RELIGION & POLITICS IN AFRICA

Long Title: RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA
Department: Religion
Instructor: Bongmba, Elias K.
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (23-AUG-2021 - 3-DEC-2021) 
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: 20
Section Enrolled: 6
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 10-DEC-2024 9:26PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
9-DEC-2021  
9:00AM - 12:00PM R
 
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. Cross-list: RELI 534. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 424 if student has credit for RELI 534. Repeatable for Credit.