#  HDS 3694/AFRAMER 186: Religion, Culture, and Society in Africa 

 



Instructor: Jacob Olupona

Exploring the meaning of religion and its impact of on African culture and society broadly, this course will highlight both religious traditions and innovations. Instead of treating each of the religions of Africa, the triple heritage in the words of Ali Mazrui of indigenous African religions, Islam, and Christianity, as distinct and bounded entities, we will explore the hybridity, interaction, and integration between categories throughout Africa. Using case studies, a unique perspective on religious diversity on the African continent and diaspora will emerge.



 

 

 See also:- [ Spring 2026 ](/term/spring-2026)