Homework
Part 1
Write a 3 to 4 pages essay that discuss how the variety of spiritual expressions found in the African American Diaspora have evolved over the years. Address one of the themes below and paste your response in the homework submission box, but also include the document file as an attachment by the date listed above.
How did the prayers and remedies formulated by Marie Laveau incorporate elements of Spiritualism, Catholicism, and Voodoo? What types of spiritual practices evolved from the syncretism of African and European religious expressions in the Cuba, Brazil, and Haiti? How is food used to unite spiritual congregations in African-American communities?
Part 2
How were African religious traditions sustained in Afro-Cuban religious practices? What kinds of items are typically used to decorate Caribbean Spiritualist altars? In what ways are Santeria and Spiritualist altars comparable to works of art? How were African religious practices reflected in the types of religious expressions found in New Orleans churches? How do African American churches make use of communal theatricality to create unique expressions of Christian faith and devotion?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.