RELIGION AND POLITICS IN AFRICA

Credit Hours: 3 · Graduate

Course explores interdisciplinary perspectives on religion and politics in Africa focusing on indigenous religious, Christianity, and Islam. Readings will reflect theoretical perspectives, historical developments, regional angels, and contemporary issues such as sharia, gender, and reconciliation as political options. RELI 534 requires additional reading, review a book on the subject, and write a 25 page research paper. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 424 . Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 534 if student has credit for RELI 424 .