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Religion & the Strange: Boundary Making and Crossing

Call for Papers-Deadline is May 20th! Boston University Graduate Program in Religion Conference  Sunday, September 15, 2019 “People are strange, when you’re a stranger.” – The Doors Religions sanction and sacralize, they legitimate and legislate, creating rhythms for solidarity and comfort. But not everyone hears the same tune. Who defines the strange, and how? What does religion […]

Deirdre James awarded CAS/GRS Outstanding Service Award

Congratulations to Deirdre James, our program administrator, for being recognized for all her invaluable work and service to AFAM’s students, the Program, and Boston University with the 2019 Outstanding Service Award. She continuously demonstrates exceptional care for students, serves as a role model for others, and promotes exceptional working relationships both within AFAM and across […]

Fall 2018 Sociology Seminar Series

On Monday November 12th at 12pm in the Sociology Department Rm 241, we encourage everyone to come to Sociology’s upcoming seminar series featuring Robert Eschmann. In this seminar, he will be discussing how the internet plays a role in the way people form responses to microaggressions.

2019 Spring Break Cuba Trip & Course

We’re so excited to announce our annual trip to Cuba is back again. This year, it is in collaboration with CFA’s Ethnomusicology Department. The alternative spring break trip will allow students to explore the history, politics, and culture of Havana, Cuba. Please email afamcuba@bu.edu for more information.

Book Talk with Professor Michael Birenbaum Quintero

Professor Michael Birenbaum Quintero, who studies and teaches ethnomusicology, will have a book signing and discussion of his forthcoming book, Rites, Rights, & Rhythms: A Genealogy of Musical Meaning in Columbia’s Black Pacific, on Thursday, December 6th at 4pm. Please join us as we celebrate and discuss this new book, which which traces the history of currulao […]

New Religion and AFAM Studies Course

Take a look at this new course that is cross-listed between the African American Studies Program and the Department of Religion. It is called African American Religious History and is taught by Professor Margarita Guillory. A historical survey of religions practiced by people of African descent living in North America. Students explore the diverse terrain […]