New Orleans African History & Culture
New Orleans African History & Culture
Next Course: Spring 2025, March 20, 2025 - May 15, 2025
There is an African (Nigerian) proverb that states, “Until the lions have their own historians the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” In this course, the “lions’ historians” will retrace the journey of African ancestors from the arrival of the slave ships to life in New Orleans in search of their own truth. You will learn about New Orleans African History (N.O.A.H.) & Culture.
This course is for established and future “Culture Bearers,” those who are committed to protecting, preserving and passing on the truth of N.O.A.H. Students will participate in seven (7) classroom sessions and one (1) guided tour (date TBD). Classroom sessions consist of instructor lectures, guest speakers, and student presentations.
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: Spring 2025, 03/20/2025 - 05/15/2025 (No class on 04/17/25)
Day(s): Thursday
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Loyola Uptown Campus
Contact Hours/CEUs: 16 Contact Hours/1.6 CEUs
Deadline to enroll: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Scholarship Opportunity
New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund has partnered with the Office of Professional and Continuing Studies (PACS) to provide limited, full and partial tuition scholarships to eligible applicants. Applications open at various dates for select tour guiding courses. Please join our mailing list for notifications when NOTCF scholarship applications open.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Aspiring or Licensed Tour Guide of New Orleans
- Demonstrates financial need
- Must attend all sessions and ensure sign-in is completed
- Must complete the mid-point and final surveys emailed from pacs@loyno.edu
NOTCF scholarship applications are open.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Applicants will be notified of status via email no later than Friday, March 14, 2025.
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.
Learn more about the Loyola Professional and Continuing Studies registration information, including parking, cancellations, and the refund policy.
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Professional Tour Guiding 1: History of New Orleans