Diasporic Relig. Communities

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course will study the socio-religious experiences of Afro-diasporic and African migrant communities in contemporary Western divided societies. We will explore the many facets of the various community's negotiations of religious, spiritual, and social power in selected European and American contexts. We will compare how Afro and African communities in Europe and the US engage religious and spiritual practices for their social and spiritual empowerment, community building, and advocacy in human rights, economic and racial justice, community health, and well-being. The sessions will include interactive exchanges with religious leaders and community organizers about historical and contemporary challenges and opportunities shaping the religious, spiritual, and social lives of their religious communities and community members.