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by Stephanie Y. Mitchem (Author)
Addressing a significant gap in the field, Introduction to Religions of the African Diaspora brings together key themes-Africa, the Diaspora, colonialism, race, Black identity, and religion-into one cohesive and accessible volume.
The text draws on over thirty years of the author's experience studying and teaching African and African Diasporan spiritualities and is informed by the recognition that many students arrive in the classroom with limited understanding of cultural and historical contexts-often carrying preconceived notions about Africa and Black people. The author, a Black U.S. scholar, approaches these topics with both personal insight and academic rigor, having personally navigated many of these same misconceptions. This perspective enriches the material, incorporating the history of Black Studies to challenge prevailing assumptions about the African continent and its diasporas.
Author Biography
Stephanie Y. Mitchem is Professor of Religious Studies and Women and Gender Studies at the University of South Carolina, where she also teaches African American studies. She is the author of several books, including Introducing Womanist Theology (2014) and African American Folk Healing (2007).
