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Introduction to Black Studies Course​

Introduction to the Study of Black History, Politics, Sociology, Psychology, Science, Art, Music and Religion

Starting January 2025

Introduction to Black Studies Course is a 30 week beginner’s course that analyses all the major areas of the Black Experience – the History, the Politics, the Psychology, the Sociology, the Science & Technology, the Arts, and finally, the Religion. 

All of the information is selected to be of relevance and interest to the Black Community. The information itself is designed to inspire, challenge and to provoke serious thought.   
 
Using a lecture-discussion format, the course will run for 30 weeks, one lecture per week on either a Thursday evening from 19:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT or Saturday afternoon from 12:00 – 14:00 GMT via Zoom Webinar.
  

The course is a highly accessible 30 week programme but it is also rigorous and content laden. 

It assumes no prior knowledge of the subject areas, but the adult student is taken through an avalanche of information. Reading lists are provided

The course is divided into three 10 week terms consisting of the following lectures: 
 

COURSE CONTENT

The course is divided into three terms consisting of the following lectures:

Term 1  

INTRODUCTION 

Class 1   Introduction to Black Studies 

HISTORY 

Class 2   The facts concerning the Origins of Humanity 
Class 3   Who Were the Ancient Egyptians? (Part I) 
Class 4   Who were the Ancient Egyptians? (Part II) 
Class 5   Origins of Civilisation: Middle East or East Africa? 
Class 6   Black Civilisations on the Asian Continent: Elam, Saba and the Indus Valley 
Class 7   North African Civilisations: Carthage and Numidia
Class 8   West African Civilisations: Ancient Ghana, Mali and Songhai Empire
Class 9   East African Civilisations: Kush, Axum and the Swahili Confederation
Class 10 South African Civilisations: Great Zimbabwe and Munhumutapa

Term 2 

Class 11   Maafa: The Transatlantic Enslavement of Africans (Part I)
Class 12   Maafa: The Transatlantic Enslavement of Africans (Part II) 

POLITICAL SCIENCE 

Classes 13 and 14   Introduction to Black Political Realities 

SOCIOLOGY 

Class 15   The Birth of Radical Black Sociology
Class 16   The Black Family
Class 17   Black Male/Female Relationships 

PSYCHOLOGY 

Class 18   Franz Fanon and the Birth of Black Psychology
Class 19   Developmental Psychology of Black Children 
Class 20   Research Findings of Key Black Psychologists 

Term 3 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

Class 21   The Black World’s Contribution to Science and Technology (Part I) 

Class 22 The Black World’s Contribution to Science and Technology (Part II)

ART & MUSIC 

Class 23   Traditions of Ancient African Art: Sahara, Nok, Igbo, Yoruba, and Benin 
Class 24   Roots of Black Music 

RELIGION 

Class 25   Ancient and Traditional Religions of Africa 
Class 26   Judaism and the Black World 
Class 27   Christianity and the Black World 
Class 28   Islam, Buddhism and the Black World 
Class 29   Rastafari, Nation of Islam, Kingism and Black Liberation Theology

DISCUSSION

Class 30   Discussion: How can we use Black Studies? 

 

COURSE DATES 

Thursday Evening Course Dates: Thursday 9th January 2025 to Thursday 4th September 2025 from 19:00 to 21:00 GMT 
 
Saturday Afternoon Course Dates: Saturday 12th January 2025 to Saturday 6th September 2025 from 12:00 to 14:00 GMT.
 

ENROLMENT AND FEES

SPACES ARE LIMITED

The course fee for the whole 30 weeks is £399.00.

To pay in instalments, a deposit payment of £150.00 secures your place. Three remaining payments of £83.00 to be paid before the end of December 2024.

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HOW TO BOOK

 
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If you are experiencing any problems registering, please email info@blackhistorystudies.com or call 07951 234233.

Here are some of the comments from the evaluation forms completed by past students: 

“When I think of Black History Studies “abundance” comes to mind. Abundance in knowledge, warmth and nourishment. The invaluable knowledge, facts, and mutual respect for each other. Most heartfelt is Mark’s care, upliftment and salutations to Black women. Both Mark and Charmaine are simply beautiful people.”

“I enjoyed the debates and discussions. Some of the other group participants were so knowledgeable but this was not at all intimidating. A very enriching experience” 

“The lectures exceeded my expectations. My life will never be the same again.” 

“I was with like minded people and was presented with very deep and mind blowing information at times.” 

“The information was in an easy to understand format. The course far exceeded my expectations, it was also very well organised and professional. 

“It has taken me out of the darkness, heading towards the light.” 

“it has really opened my eyes. Showed me how to analyse the world”
 

Places on this course are limited. Places are available on a strictly first come, first served basis and we anticipate that there will be a lot of demand for this course.

If you would like to attend this course or require more information on the enrolment process, please contact us

“My people suffer from lack of knowledge of self” says the ancient proverb. In KMT (Ancient Egypt) it was said that “ignorance is evil.” Let us not embrace ignorance sisters and brothers. Let us destroy it. Knowledge is power! It is the foundation for all that we must do!