May 06, 2024  
2014-2015 College of Liberal Arts Catalog (Admitted Fall 2014/Spring 2015) 
    
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ANTH 208 - Religions of Africa

4 credits
An introduction to the basic themes within the traditional religions of Africa, including the nature of God, the significance of creation myths, the role of ancestors, the importance of religious leaders, and the problem of evil, sickness, and death. Explores the problematic Christian encounter with African religions, the Semitic connection and African Islam, and the role and function of the Independent African-Christian Churches. Offering to be determined. CLA-Breadth/Interdisciplinary, CLA-Diversity International, CLA-Writing Intensive



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