Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) Course
This course provides a concise, evidence-based overview of Candomblé, exploring its history, core beliefs, rituals, and contemporary challenges like racism and legal issues in Brazil.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) course gives a short, research-backed introduction to its historical origins, belief systems, and ritual practices, with straightforward explanations that avoid mysticism. You will look at important academic works, voices from practitioners, and proper research methods, while examining racism, religious intolerance, media portrayal, and ongoing legal challenges that influence Candomblé in modern Brazil.
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- 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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