AP AF AM #7 - 1.7 Indigenous Cosmologies and Religious Syncretism

🙏 Indigenous Cosmologies & Religious Syncretism — AP African American Studies Unit 1.7

In this video (Unit 1.7), we dive into indigenous African cosmologies and the process of religious syncretism. Learn how indigenous belief systems interacted with Islam and Christianity, creating blended religious practices that reflect cultural resilience and adaptation.

✅ What you’ll learn:

Core concepts of indigenous African cosmologies (e.g., spirit worlds, ancestral connections, and worldviews)

How religious syncretism took shape through interactions with Islam and Christianity

Examples of syncretic traditions across different regions

Why these topics are essential for Unit 1 of the AP African American Studies curriculum

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