African and African American Diaspora Studies, more broadly known as Black Studies, is an interdisciplinary field devoted to studying and understanding the experiences and thoughts of African-descended people. Bellarmine students who minor in AAADS will encounter courses that explore and analyze the histories, traditions, and experiences of people in Africa and the African Diaspora, with emphasis on African Americans in the United States. Students will engage in a critical examination of the dynamics of colonization, oppression, self-determination and liberation, preparing them for life and professional careers in an increasingly multicultural society.
Contact Frank Hutchins at fhutchins@bellarmine.edu for more information about what you'll experience in the African and African American Diaspora Studies Minor.
Degree requirements and course descriptions can be found in the Catalog. If you would like to pursue this minor, contact your academic advisor.