MSCF27 9 - African Religions

Institution:

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School

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Prince S. Conteh This course examines the worldview and religion of the peoples of sub-Saharan Africa. It will address the components, theology, rites and rituals of African Traditional Religion (ATR), its past and present interactions with other faiths and its place in interreligious dialogue. Special attention will be paid to the modern practice of ATR in Africa and in the Diaspora, and to the responses of ATR to modern social issues.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.crcds.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 271-1320

Calendar System:

Semester

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