African Studies: Religion and Politics in African societies

Education facts

Code: AS2006

This course 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 where they appeared and are present. The course examines more closely broad questions like 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 organisation of social, political and economic life? The course also focuses on the interaction between established religion and new religious systems and movements.

Entry requirements

60 credits in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences or Education and English 6/English level 2. (Exemption of the requirement in Swedish for those with foreign grades)

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• African Studies: Religion and Politics in African societies

  Dalarna University

  Falun

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %