African Traditional Religion And Culture

1. Define African Traditional Religion and Culture.
2. Identify and correct errors in terminologies related to African Traditional Religion.
3. Explain the concept of God in African Traditional Religion.
4. Describe the different forms of revelation in African Traditional Religion.
5. Discuss the significance of ancestral veneration in African societies.
6. Analyze the relationship between African Traditional Religion and Culture.
7. Evaluate the impact of western culture on African Traditional Religion.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Course Guide

   • Course Guide · 3 hours

     Read the course guide to understand the course objectives, structure, and assessment methods.. Familiarize yourself with the course materials and available support services..

2. Week 2Module 1: General Introduction to African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • Unit 1: Definition of African Tradition Religion and culture · 3 hours

     Define religion from different perspectives: theological, sociological, and philosophical.. Understand the terms African Traditional Religion, traditional, and indigenous.. Explain the theories of the origin of religion..

3. Week 3Module 1: General Introduction to African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • Unit 2: Errors of Terminologies in African Traditional Religion · 3 hours

     Identify the errors of terminologies used in African Traditional Religion.. State the reasons for these errors, such as ignorance and cultural superiority.. Discuss the impact of these terminologies on the perception of African Traditional Religion..

4. Week 4Module 1: General Introduction to African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • Unit 3: Justification for the Study of African Traditional Religion and Culture · 3 hours

     Identify the importance of religion in any given society.. Identify the positive and negative roles of religion in society.. Discuss the characteristics and significant roles of culture..

5. Week 5Module 1: General Introduction to African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • UNIT 4: THE NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF ATR · 3 hours

     Know the basic elements of religion.. Describe the nature of African Traditional Religion.. Identify the characteristic features of African Traditional Religion..

6. Week 6Module 1: General Introduction to African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • UNIT 5 SOURCES OF ATR AND PROBLEMS CONFRONTING ITS STUDY · 3 hours

     List and discuss the sources of African Traditional Religion.. Examine the problems confronting the study of African Traditional Religion.. Discuss the impact of geographical and historical factors on the study of ATR..

7. Week 7Module II God and Man in African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • Unit 1: The concept of God in African traditional religion beliefs · 3 hours

     Explain the concept of God in African Traditional Religion.. Mention the names of God across Africa.. Describe the attributes of God in African Traditional Religion..

8. Week 8Module II God and Man in African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • Unit 2: God and the world in African traditional religion and culture · 3 hours

     Know how God controls and maintains the world.. Explain how God created the world.. Describe the social changes that have taken place in the world..

9. Week 9Module II God and Man in African Traditional Religion and Culture

   • Unit 3: Revelation in ATR · 3 hours

     Explain the meaning of revelation.. Identify the media of revelation.. Give some examples of revelation among your own people..

10. Week 10Module II God and Man in African Traditional Religion and Culture

    • Unit 4: Ancestral veneration in ATR · 3 hours

      Explain the concept of veneration and ancestral veneration.. List qualities of veneration for ancestors.. Explain how ancestors can be venerated in any African community..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: The relationship between ATR and culture · 3 hours

      Define the concept of culture and African Traditional Religion.. Establish the relationship between religion and culture.. Discuss the role of culture in national development..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Rites of passage in ATR · 3 hours

      Define the concept rites of passage.. Identify the rites of passage in African Traditional Religion.. State the significance of the rites of passage in African Traditional Religion..

    • Unit 3: Proverbs in African religious beliefs · 3 hours

      Explain what proverbs and wise sayings are.. Discuss the role of proverbs in African Traditional Religion and culture.. Mention some proverbs and wise sayings from some African societies..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Totems and Taboos in African Traditional Religion and culture · 3 hours

      Define totem and taboo.. Explain the relationship between totems and taboos in African traditional religious beliefs.. Discuss the classification of taboos..

    • Unit 5: Symbols in African Traditional Religion and Culture · 3 hours

      Define symbols in African Traditional Religion and culture.. Distinguish between symbols and signs in African Traditional Religion and culture.. Discuss the types of symbols in African Traditional Religion and culture..