Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2024

     

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RELI 338 001 (CRN: 25303)

THE CHURCH OF AFRICA

Long Title: THE CHURCH OF AFRICA
Department: Religion
Instructor: Bongmba, Elias K.
Meeting: 8:00AM - 9:15AM TR (8-JAN-2024 - 19-APR-2024) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
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: 8
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 25
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 16-MAY-2024 8:53PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
25-APR-2024  
7:00PM - 10:00PM R
 
Description: A reading course designed to examine Christianity in Africa. Course materials and readings will address the development of the church from the Patristic era to the present, paying attention to theological developments, missionization, colonialism, nationalism, prophetic movements, race relations, the role of women, and social issues. Cross-list: RELI 540. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 338 if student has credit for RELI 540.