Caribbean Religions and Social Justice Movements
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Overview
Subject area
REL
Catalog Number
371
Course Title
Caribbean Religions and Social Justice Movements
Department(s)
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.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
019890