Religious Encounters in Colonial Contexts, Historical Approaches

Education facts

Code: 4RK455

During the colonial era varieties of Christianity were spread around the globe. In this course, you will explore the understanding of human nature and ways of interacting with the supernatural that Christian denominations disseminated. The course examines the diverse reactions to the missionary endeavours given by practitioners of indigenous religious traditions, including conversion, compromise and resistance. You will also be challenged to understand attempts to revitalize indigenous religions.

Entry requirements

90 credits including an independent project of 15 credits in a subject in the humanities or the social sciences or the equivalent, English 6, or the equivalent.

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.

• Religious Encounters in Colonial Contexts, Historical Approaches

  Linnaeus University (Kalmar Växjö)

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 29 March 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %