Welcome to African Studies and the Religion and Politics course with classes both on the graduate- (AS3023) and the undergraduate- (AS2006) levels and both on campus (in English) and online (in Swedish, på svenska)!

A general introduction to all African studies courses starting autumn term 2024 will take place: 

English medium campus classes AS3000 and AS2000-levels with distribution of schedules, course handbooks, etc.: Monday, September 2, at 13-14.30 in room A130 on campus in Falun.

Swedish medium online class AS2000-level with a presentation of schedules, course handbooks, etc.: Monday, September 2, at 15.00-16.30 on zoom https://du-se.zoom.us/j/63147964187.  

Course supervisor for Religion and Politics courses is Lars Berge (labe@du.se), available on campus in Falun and online/mail from mid-August.

After registration you will by mid- to late August have full access to schedules, reading lists, course handbooks, articles to read for seminars and methodology workshops, etc.

All course information on Religion and Politics courses will be uploaded on the Canvas beginning with mid-August.

So, what is Religion and Politics in Africa about? This course (AS3023 and AS2006) includes an introduction to the religious landscape of Africa. The various strands of Christianity, Islam and the basic tenets of African and non-Western religions are identified and studied in the context of the economic, political, and social environment in terms of where they appeared and where they are present. The course examines broad questions more closely, such as the following: How does religion affect the political orientation of a society? How are religious differences and conflicts confronted and resolved? What role do religions play in the organization of social, political, and economic life?

Hope to see you in early September! Lars Berge, course supervisor

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