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EVERYDAY RELIGION IN AFRICA

AFRICAN/RELIGST 408
Course Description

Explore the diverse lived experiences of religion in Africa, examine the role of religion in shaping individual and communal identities, and understand the complex ways in which religion is practiced, experienced, and expressed in various African contexts.

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Sophomore standing

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