A study of the contribution of Africa and its people to some of the expressions of religion within the Caribbean .

OBJECTIVE

  • Describes the world view that dominates the traditional African culture
  • Relate the story of the African presence in the Caribbean
  • Explain a number of concepts: religion, superstition, spirit belief, syncretism
  • Examine cultural approaches to health and healing
  • Identify and describe some of the African influenced religious in the region
  • Comment on the worship life African religious expressions
  • Describe and discus the influence of African culture upon Christianity