AFC 362 Black Women: Religion and Sexism

An introduction to the social and political role of Black women in African American religious institutions. Particular attention will be placed on how African American religion has limited the power of women. Additionally, the course will examine the historical evolution of the various major black denominations in America and their political and social roles in African American communities.

Often cross-listed with RLST 362 and WGST 362

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (in-person/hybrid, occasionally online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - RLST 362, AAS 362, WGST 362, PLSC 362
Course History -
Course Rotation updated 12/2022; Equivalent course added 3/2017, effective Fall 2017; Cross-listed course removed 3/2016, effective Fall 2016; Course Rotation 8/2014; Change to prefix 2/2013, effective Summer 2013

African American Studies, Africology, religion, gender

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