Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) Course
This course provides an accessible introduction to Candomblé, exploring its historical origins, core beliefs, rituals, and contemporary challenges in Brazil.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) course offers a concise, research-based introduction to historical roots, belief systems, and ritual practices, with clear, non-esoteric explanations. You will examine key scholarship, practitioner voices, and ethical research methods, while exploring racism, religious intolerance, media representation, and current legal struggles that shape Candomblé in contemporary Brazil.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Candomblé belief systems: axé, orixás, ancestors, and syncretism.
- Interpret Candomblé rituals, music, and material culture for public-facing work.
- Assess racism and intolerance toward Afro-Brazilian religions using current data.
- Conduct ethical, community-centered field research with Candomblé practitioners.
- Critically review scholarship and build annotated bibliographies on Candomblé.
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