AFRS 230b - Creole Religions of the Caribbean

Institution:

Vassar College

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Description:

(Same as Religion 230) The Africa-derived religions of the Caribbean region-Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, Jamaican Obeah, Rastafarianism, and others-are foundational elements in the cultural development of the islands of the region. This course examines their histories, systems of belief, liturgical practices, and pantheons of spirits, as well as their impact on the history, literature, and music of the region. Ms. Paravisini-Gebert

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vassar.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 437-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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