
Afrofuturism blends African American culture, history, and spirituality with futuristic visions of technology, space, and liberation. It reimagines the past and envisions a future where Black people thrive beyond oppression. During Advent—a season of waiting, hope, and preparation—Afrofuturism offers a creative lens to explore faith, freedom, and divine promise.
Afrofuturism envisions a world beyond current limitations, centered on freedom from systems of oppression. Advent calls for faith in what is not yet seen and celebrates the coming of a Savior who brings justice and peace to all people.
In this 4-week course, we will explore the intersecting themes of Afrofuturism and Advent.
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Sessions
Session 1, November 24
This session will introduce the ideas of Afrofuturism and Eschatology.
Session 2, December 1
This session will explore the theme of liberation and the work of Octavia Butler.
Session 3, December 8
This session will explore Afrofuturism through visual arts and music.
Session 4, December 29
In our final session, using what we have learned, we will practice imagining a future free from oppression.