African Studies Program (minor only)
The interdisciplinary African Studies program provides students with an introduction to the complex experiences of Africa and Africans, positioning Africans as actors of their own history rather than the subjects of other peoples’ initiatives. Of special interest is Africans’ experience in the Americas, with a focus on their diverse political institutions and structures, economic, cultural, social and religious systems, and ideologies. The program covers Africa and the African-American, African-Caribbean, African-Latin and African-Asian diasporas allowing students to develop a comprehensive and global perspective on the African experience.
Degree
None
Minor
African Studies
Division Chair
Lisa Rafanelli, 914.323.7182, lisa.rafanelli@mville.edu
Faculty
James E. Jones - African and African-American religions, Islam, socio-cultural theory, politics and theology of Martin Luther King Jr
Mohamed Mbodj - African and African-American history, current affairs, race and ethnicity, political history
Colin Morris - American history, Civil War and Reconstruction, New York City history
Carmelo Comberiati - African music
Gillian Greenhill Hannum - Art History, Harlem Renaissance
Deborah Saleeby-Mulligan - African art
Adjunct Faculty
Daniel Nanjira - African politics, international affairs, diplomacy, African regionalism