Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) Course
This course delves into Afro-Brazilian religion via Candomble, covering its history, orixas, rituals and social challenges. Tailored for Humanities professionals, it builds deeper cultural understanding, ethical research skills and enhanced analysis of race, faith and public life in Brazil today.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Candomble course provides a clear research-driven intro to its history, beliefs and rituals with straightforward explanations. Learners study key academic works, practitioner insights and ethical methods, while addressing racism, intolerance, media portrayals and legal issues impacting Candomble in modern Brazil.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Candomble belief systems including axe, orixas, ancestors and syncretism.
- Interpret Candomble rituals, music and material culture for public work.
- Evaluate racism and intolerance against Afro-Brazilian religions with current data.
- Perform ethical community-focused field research with Candomble practitioners.
- Critically assess scholarship and create annotated bibliographies on Candomble.
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