REL 371 - Caribbean Religions and Social Justice Movements

Institution:

CUNY Medgar Evers College

Subject:

Religion

Description:

In a selective survey of Caribbean religious beliefs and practices, this course focuses upon the historical factors that shaped the development of the multi-religious community of the Caribbean. Students will study such Caribbean traditions as Vodoun, Shamanism, Santeria, Rastafarianism, and Obeah. Students will further explore the relationship between these African diaspora religions and the Christian Church, and the intersection of religion with other vital issues such as race, history, home and migration, belief and ritual, social (in)justice, as well as postcolonial resistance and rebellion.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mec.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 270-4900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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