What You'll Learn
African religion, language, and folklore—much of it preserved through centuries of slavery—affect everything from global economics to Christian theology. With a minor in Africa and African Diaspora studies, you'll bring a deep and nuanced understanding of these influences to any discipline.
You'll study the important stories of peoples who were torn from their societies and scattered across the globe by the slave trade. In small classes taught by expert professors, you'll explore the ways that Africans maintained their traditions and identities in Europe and the New World. You'll draw insight from disciplines as varied as geology, philosophy, and world languages. You'll earn a versatile minor that enhances any degree.
What Makes This Program Great
- Study abroad: You'll study abroad in a place that has important ties to African history and culture. ÃÛÌÒapp students have studied in Ghana, Kenya, Peru, Jamaica, and many other countries.
- Two paths: Choose between two different areas of focus: Africa or the African diaspora.
- Academically diverse: Eight different academic departments teach courses in this program—which means you'll draw insight from many different fields and subjects.
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Explore Africana Studies Abroad
Slavery, Homegoing, and Faith in Ghana
Study the history, culture, and present-day challenges of Ghana through reading key texts and visiting important cultural and historical sites. Major themes are slavery, the Atlantic Slave Trade and human trafficking, Christianity and culture, and Christian-Muslim relations.
Clean Water in Kenya
Explore how rural Kenyan communities rely on localized systems for clean water and how the availability of clean water relates to nutrition, poverty, life expectancy, education, employment, and income of the local community. Consider the role of clean water in promoting equity, and access to clean water as a basic human right.
Sustainability, Education, and Culture in Zambia
Work in classrooms at The Esther School, visit schools in Lusaka, and consider issues related to schooling, such as geography, socioeconomic factors, and disability. Examine multiple frameworks for understanding how Christian commitments can inform teacher identity and guide professional practice.
