HIST 405 - African-American Religious History (formerly HIST 404)

When Offered: DEMAND

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This course surveys the origins and development of religious beliefs and organizations among African-Americans. Topics that will be studied include the rise of separate Christian denominations, African antecedents, the political and social role of the African-American church, and the appearance of Islamic and other religious groups. The relationships of religion to African-American reform and protest movements will be highlighted.