History of New Orleans Voodoo
History of New Orleans Voodoo
Next Course: September 26, 2024 - November 21, 2024
History of New Orleans Voodoo will give a foundational understanding and challenge common perceptions about Voodoo. In this course, you will examine the spiritual aspect of Voodoo absolute, relative or illusory, Ifa, Santeria, Hoodoo, and the Spiritual Church.
You will attempt to answer questions such as:
- What is the historical relationship between New Orleans Voodoo and Roman Catholicism?
- What are ve ve symbols?
- What is the difference between Voodoo and Hoodoo?
This course is for new and seasoned tour guides, as well as all those “inquiring minds.” Students will participate in seven (7) classroom sessions consisting of lectures and guest speakers, and one (1) field trip.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a Loyola University New Orleans Certificate of Completion and 1.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
NEW Instructor: Sunni Patterson
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Program Details
Tuition: $275
Course Dates: 09/26/24 - 11/21/24 (no class October 31, 2024)
Day(s): Thursdays
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Loyola Uptown Campus
Contact Hours/CEUs: 16 Contact Hours/1.6 CEUs
Discounts & Additional Information
Discounts available for Loyola alumni, current Loyola students, Loyola faculty and staff, and active duty or retired military.
Must email qualifying ID to PACS@loyno.edu upon registration.
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