African Philosophy Course
This African Philosophy Course examines Ubuntu, linking influential thinkers like Mbiti, Tutu, Ramose, Metz, and Eze to vital discussions on justice, rights, gender, queer theory, and reconciliation. Perfect for humanities educators and researchers aiming to integrate innovative ethical frameworks, global viewpoints, and practical applications into teaching, scholarship, and community initiatives. Gain skills to analyse concepts, critique debates, and design curriculum modules with real-world case studies.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
This course provides a three-week deep dive into Ubuntu as an ethical framework in African philosophy. Delve into its historical origins, study prominent thinkers including Mbiti, Tutu, Ramose, Metz, and Eze, and examine key debates on rights, gender, and queer perspectives. Utilise primary texts, oral traditions, and a transitional justice case study to acquire practical tools, essential readings, and research methods for globally relevant scholarly work.
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Develop Skills
- Analyse Ubuntu ethics by interpreting core concepts for humanities research.
- Compare key Ubuntu thinkers including Mbiti, Tutu, Ramose, Metz, and Eze.
- Critique debates on universalism, feminism, queer theory, and rights in Ubuntu.
- Design a 3-week Ubuntu teaching module with outcomes, readings, and assessments.
- Apply Ubuntu principles to transitional justice and reconciliation case studies.
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