Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) Course
This course offers an accessible introduction to Candomblé, exploring its African roots, spiritual practices, and contemporary challenges in Brazil through academic and practitioner insights.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course on Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) provides a straightforward, evidence-based overview of its historical origins, core beliefs, and ceremonial practices, explained without complex jargon. Participants will study important academic works, perspectives from practitioners, and proper research approaches, while looking into issues like racial discrimination, religious prejudice, media portrayals, and ongoing legal challenges affecting Candomblé in modern Brazil.
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- Analyze Candomblé's belief systems, including axé, orixás, ancestors, and syncretism.
- Interpret Candomblé rituals, music, and material culture for public engagement.
- Assess racism and intolerance towards Afro-Brazilian religions using recent data.
- Conduct ethical, community-focused field research with Candomblé practitioners.
- Critically review scholarship and create annotated bibliographies on Candomblé.
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