Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) Course
This course offers an evidence-based introduction to Candomblé, exploring its history, beliefs, practices, and contemporary challenges like discrimination and legal issues in Brazil.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Afro-Brazilian Religion (Candomblé) course provides a straightforward, evidence-based overview of its historical origins, core beliefs, and ceremonial practices, explained in simple terms without mysticism. You'll study important academic works, insights from practitioners, and proper research approaches, while looking into issues like racial discrimination, religious prejudice, how it's shown in the media, and ongoing legal battles affecting Candomblé in modern Brazil.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Candomblé's belief systems: axé, orixás, ancestors, and syncretism.
- Interpret Candomblé rituals, music, and material culture for public-facing work.
- Assess racism and intolerance towards Afro-Brazilian religions using current data.
- Conduct ethical, community-centred field research with Candomblé practitioners.
- Critically review scholarship and build annotated bibliographies on Candomblé.
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