Religions of Latin America

In this paper, you will be exploring religions of Latin America. You may use the Sanabria book (Chapter 7) as your only source, or you may use other sources. Please cite as per the instructions above. Answer BOTH sections below.

1. What explains the emergence of popular Catholicism in the early colonial period and how does it differ from formal, institutionalized Catholicism? What specific examples suggest different ways in which popular Catholicism is interwoven in everyday lives, aspirations, and challenges? (~2.5 pages)

2. The African legacy in Latin America and the Caribbean is particularly pronounced in the realm of religion and religious ritual. Why might this be? In what ways are Afro-Latin religious traditions similar to or different from popular Catholicism? In this section, you should explore at least one of the following Afro-Latin religions: Candomble, Vodou, and/or Santeria. (~2.5 pages)

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