Primal Religions in Africa (P00516)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : DIV-P-P00516

The aim of the course is to identify and analyse the primary categories within which the diverse beliefs and practices of African indigenous religions fall. Regional variations will be highlighted and discussed in the light of the typologies identified. The concept of varying degrees of indigenousness amongst African peoples will be raised in the light of historical migrations. Attention will be given to the adaptability of African religions to global, social, political and religious movements

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

World Christianity, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course students should have:
a general understanding of the common features within African primal religions;
a particular knowledge of the beliefs and practices of selected African indigenous religions and how these fit into wider religious typologies;
a particular knowledge of the historical background which led to the study of African primal religions by Western academics;
a particular knowledge of the development of syncretistic elements within contemporary African religions.