HISL 3200 History of Voodoo and Other African Derived Religions

HISL 3200 History of Voodoo and Other African Derived Religions
History of Voodoo and Other African Derived Religions
Using works of anthropology, folklore, history, and literature, this course examines the history of voodoo in both New Orleans and Haiti, as well as the history of similar religions such as Brazilian candomble, Cuban santeria and Trinidadian orisha worship. Students will explore the development of these religious systems from slavery to the present day.
credit hours: 3