Politics of the African Diaspora.

Catalog description

This course explores the political thought of key figures situated across the African diaspora. Emphasis is placed both upon the diversity of Black political experiences and shared themes that cut across contextual boundaries. In this course, we will grapple with what role(s) politics, law, art, economics, faith, and ethics play in securing freedom and justice as well as how the interrelated nature of social identities such as race, ethnicity, class, and gender reflect important elements in calls for freedom and justice. Through dialogue and writing, students will develop their ability to compare and critically (though charitably) assess disparate articulations of modern African diasporic political experiences and realities. In so doing, students will cultivate a nuanced view of Black diasporic politics—both within and outside of the global church—as well as formulate their own opinions on the challenges and opportunities facing the diaspora now.