University of Portland Bulletin 2024-2025

THE 451 Religions of Africa

This course takes a comparative approach to the theological inquiry probing fundamental religious questions in relation to African indigenous Religions and Christianity. We will look at the major beliefs and practices of African indigenous Religions and Christianity and their historical development, using primary sources and focusing on how diverse religious approaches might be mutually illuminative.

Cross Listed Courses

THE 351

Prerequisite

THE 105 and THE 205