Spring 2027

Everyday Religion in Africa

Explores lived experiences of religion in Africa, its role in shaping identities, and how it is practiced, experienced, and expressed in various African contexts.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 K.D. Thompson

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Analyze diverse value and belief systems in various contexts.

  • Define key terms in religious studies and African studies.

  • Communicate effectively through close reading, writing, oral presentations, and discussion.

  • Interpret the interrelationships and impact of religious worldviews and communities in Africa.

  • Recognize cultural assumptions and knowledge claims as they relate to Africa and religion.

  • Demonstrate empathy toward the cultural perspectives and worldviews of others.

  • Utilize the terminology and methodology of cultural studies and religious studies in speech and writing.

  • Construct complex arguments using primary and secondary sources to support arguments about lived religion in Africa.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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Sophomore standing

  • Sophomore standing
AFRICAN/RELIGST 408

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  • Sophomore standing

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 240
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 240

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Student experience

the class

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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Topics

  • Lived experiences of religion in Africa
  • Religion's role in shaping individual and communal identities
  • Practice, experience, and expression of religion in African contexts
  • Cultural assumptions and knowledge claims relating to Africa and religion

Skills

  • Analyze diverse value and belief systems in various contexts.
  • Define key terms in religious studies and African studies.
  • Interpret the interrelationships and impact of religious worldviews and communities in Africa.
  • Construct complex arguments using primary and secondary sources to support arguments about lived religion in Africa.

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AFRICAN/RELIGST 408 · Spring 2027

Everyday Religion in Africa

Recorded 2026-10-14
AFRICAN/RELIGST 408 · Spring 2027

Everyday Religion in Africa

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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