 | Distinguished Scholar Honor Awarded to Boston College Theologian. M. Shawn Copeland is an associate professor in the Theology Department, and core faculty member of African and African Diaspora Studies. |
 | Black History Month 2010 "Celebrating Our History" Join the African and African Diaspora Studies program in celebrating Black History Month. Click here for the calendar of events. |
| AVH Traveling Fellowship | The deadline for the Amanda V. Houston Traveling Fellowship is February 26, 2010. Click here for the fellowship application. |
| Upcoming Events | February 16th, 2010; 12:00 pm in Lyons 301 The Last Great Chicago Bluesman: Magic Slim and the Limits of Genre Carlo Rotella Professor, English Department, Boston College New Directions in African Diaspora Studies February 17th, 2010; 4:30 pm in Devlin 101 The (Social) Death of Autotune: Blind Tom, Black Metaphysical Noise and Slavery's Sonic Blue(s)prints Daphne Brooks Associate Professor, English and African-American Studies, Princeton University |
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Students may study in a variety of fields with a African & African Diaspora Studies focus and qualified students may pursue a Minor or an Independent Major in African & African Diaspora Studies. |
| Our affiliated faculty represent a wide range of scholarship and interests. Click to see an alphabetical list of professors, or click to locate information about recent faculty publications. |
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RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
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The Amanda V. Houston Traveling Fellowship is a competitive award given annually to a student of African descent to further prepare Boston College undergraduates for leadership in the United States and the world by enriching their personal and educational development through travel. Find out more about the history of the award and about other funding opportunities. |
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The African & African Diaspora at Boston College, originally called the Black Studies Program, began in 1969-1970. Click here to read more about the history of the program.