WGST 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

AFC 362

and RLST 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 326, AAS 362, AFC 362, PLSC 362
Course History -
Equivalent course added 3/2017, effective Fall 2017; Cross-listed course removed 3/2016, effective Fall 2016

African American Studies, Africology, religion, gender

Winter 2025 Course Sections

Fall 2024 Course Sections