- Afrophobia and Africana Religions

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An exploration of Africana religions in the context of Afrophobia. Africana or African-derived religions and their devotees have been historically persecuted and vilified around the world. Religious scholar Dianne M. Stewart (2005) has coined the term Afrophobia to describe anti-African sentiment and fear of Africana religions. This course examines Afrophobia as an essential aspect of anti-Black racism that has sought to eradicate alternative spiritual worldviews and stifle Black liberation. The course will introduce some basic theologies, symbols, and principals of Africana religions. We will also explore the roots of Afrophobia as well as the relationship between anti-Black racism and religious intolerance targeting non-Abrahamic, indigenous African religions.