AFAM 203 - African American Religious Thought

Institution:

Georgetown University

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Description:

The religious experiences and understandings of African Americans are unique, born of a combination of historical, cultural, social, and political realities. This course is an exploration of the diverse nature of African American religions from the colonial period to the present. Focus will be given to key people, theologies, literary productions, and institutional expressions as well as significant movements in African American religious history. Major themes include slavery and religion, social protest, Black Nationalism in religion, Islam, African American women and religion, and black and womanist theologies. Theologians will include Howard Thurman, James Cone, Kelly Brown Douglass, and Dale P. Andrews among others. Course requirements will include field trips to local religious sites and/or activities. This course is both reading and writing intensive, satisfying the HUMW II requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.georgetown.edu

Phone Number:

(202) 687-0100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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