BA Pan-African Studies

The interdisciplinary Pan African Studies major at Arcadia University provides our students with a comprehensive understanding of the histories, cultures, and socio-political dynamics of the Pan African world, both the continent itself and its ever-evolving diaspora. In a world where we still combat issues of anti-Black racism, racial violence, and inequity, fostering a deeper awareness of the contributions of African and African-descended peoples to resistance and movements of change while increasing our understanding of the complex challenges that face the Pan African world will enrich the educational experience of students and promote more diverse perspectives. Through application of methodologies and theories of Africana Studies, this degree program also encourages its students to envision themselves as agents of change, working to understand and address systems of inequity, racism, and violence that affect communities of color all across the Pan African world.