Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) Course
4.5/5
This course provides a concise, research-driven overview of Candomblé, exploring its historical origins, core beliefs, rituals, and contemporary challenges like racism and legal protections in Brazil.

4.5 in the evaluation
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course on Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) gives a short, research-based introduction to its historical roots, belief systems, and ritual practices, with straightforward explanations that avoid complex mysticism. You will look at important scholarly works, voices from practitioners, and ethical ways to do research, while examining issues like racism, religious intolerance, how media portrays it, and ongoing legal fights that affect Candomblé in modern 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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