The Journal of Africana Religions, published by The Penn State University Press, is a peer-reviewed journal that offers critical analysis of Africana religions, encompassing the religious traditions of African and African Diasporic peoples as well as those influenced by Africa's diverse cultural heritage. With a comprehensive chronological scope and a global geographical purview, the journal invites research into the history and contemporary expressions of Africana religions, emphasizing their historical connections and transformations.
As an interdisciplinary journal, it welcomes articles and review essays from various disciplines, including history, anthropology, Africana studies, gender studies, ethnic studies, religious studies, and more. By examining the nuanced relationship between Africana religions and phenomena such as empire, slavery, racism, capitalism, and globalization, the Journal of Africana Religions aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these religions and move beyond essentializing approaches that have hindered previous scholarship.
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