Africana Studies

Africana Studies at Gettysburg College seeks to guide students of all backgrounds in their quest to obtain more profound and extensive insight and perspective about the world in which we live, through the complex and distinctive experiences and contributions of peoples of African descent.

Giving focus to the social, economic, spiritual, and psychological challenges that have dominated African American history and culture, this interdisciplinary program combines a traditional liberal arts perspective with interdisciplinary skills of investigation, analysis, and communication.

Florence Ramond Jurney, Associate Professor of French and an affiliate of Africana Studies, will be awarded the Luther W. and Bernice L. Thompson Distinguished Teaching Award at the 2008 Fall Honors Day ceremony.  This award recognizes a faculty member who has come to Gettysburg within the past several years and whose teaching is recognized as outstanding by faculty colleagues. We extend to her our warmest congratulations.  

Many courses comprising the curriculum originate in several departments and programs including:

· history
· English
· economics
· music
· philosophy
· and religion.

By offering an integrated and critical understanding of the innovative and intricate social structures and cultural traditions of peoples of African descent, the Africana Studies Program prepares students for careers in many fields, including -- but certainly not limited to:

city planning    ·    journalism    ·    publishing
business    ·     management     ·     education
international relations   ·    politics
law     ·     psychology     ·     social work

The Africana Studies Program applauds and supports the College in its commitment to sustaining a living and learning community where all members of the community are respected and differences among us are celebrated. If you would like to know more, please find the full policy in writing by following the related link below, "Bias Related  Conduct."   

Department Majors and Minors
Africana Studies Major
Africana Studies Minor

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