Postgraduate Course: Religion and the New African Diaspora (REST11002)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Religious Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course will acquaint students with the new African religious diaspora, providing an overview of the historical development and variety of African Christian religious communities particularly in Europe and North America. The course also identifies emerging themes and trends in the study of African religious diaspora; and highlights the public role and social relevance of African Christian communities in civic life. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 13:00 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 11:10 - 13:00, Zone: New College. Senate room |
| Additional information |
1 hour(s) per week for 11 week(s). |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1.Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will be introduced to the theoretical and methodological issues in the study of religious, historical and cultural experiences of Africans in the diaspora.
2.The course will enable students to examine ways in which an interdisciplinary approach could enrich our understanding of religion in the context of African diaspora.
3.The exposure of students to fieldwork and participant-observation among African Christian religious communities in diaspora will enable them to develop fieldwork research techniques and methods.
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Assessment Information
| One, 3,000 word essay. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Afeosemime Adogame
Tel: (0131 6)50 8928
Email: a.adogame@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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