AFRO 498

Fall 2022 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 22-Dec 7

Spec Topics African Am Studies

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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Seminar on selected topics with particular emphasis on current research trends.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Upper level AFRO course (300 or above) or consent of instructor.

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AFRO 498 class schedule data for fall 2022
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
47231	Lecture-Discussion	3G	2:00PM -4:50PM	M	Loomis Laboratory	McKinnis, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Black Liberation Theologies Section Info: Topic: Black Liberation Theologies Description: At their core Black and Womanist theologies seek to dismantle theologies and social arrangements that contribute to Black estrangement as a manifestation of cultural productions within the context of anti-blackness and misogynoir (misogony directed toward Black women). This course examines Black and Womanist theologies as modes of liberation and performances of freedom that materialize from the question of Black existence and identity in American life. We will consider theological and hermeneutical motifs in the domain of Black and Womanist theologies, as well as the intersection of theory and praxis. Meets with: REL 494 Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Graduate class standing. Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
47230	Lecture-Discussion	3U	2:00PM -4:50PM	M	Loomis Laboratory	McKinnis, L	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Black Liberation Theologies Section Info: Topic: Black Liberation Theologies Description: At their core Black and Womanist theologies seek to dismantle theologies and social arrangements that contribute to Black estrangement as a manifestation of cultural productions within the context of anti-blackness and misogynoir (misogony directed toward Black women). This course examines Black and Womanist theologies as modes of liberation and performances of freedom that materialize from the question of Black existence and identity in American life. We will consider theological and hermeneutical motifs in the domain of Black and Womanist theologies, as well as the intersection of theory and praxis. Meets with: REL 494 Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Junior or Senior class standing. Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
51973	Lecture-Discussion	A1	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	Bevier Hall	Williams, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: African American Rel History Section Info: African American Religious History will be taught by Professor Alexia Williams. This seminar is an examination of African American religious history and culture from 1526-2020. Beginning with the 16th century transatlantic slave trade, to 20th century civil rights activism and the current Black Lives Matter movement, students will historicize the formation of black religious communities, migrations and social movements throughout US history. Note: *This course meets with REL 494.
51974	Lecture-Discussion	A2	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	Bevier Hall	Williams, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/22/22-12/07/22 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: African American Rel History Section Info: African American Religious History will be taught by Professor Alexia Williams. This seminar is an examination of African American religious history and culture from 1526-2020. Beginning with the 16th century transatlantic slave trade, to 20th century civil rights activism and the current Black Lives Matter movement, students will historicize the formation of black religious communities, migrations and social movements throughout US history. Note: *This course meets with REL 494.