The Law for African Communities
Customary law, family law, and community order
Foundational
~1 week per module, self-paced
10 lessons
English
About this course
Customary law, family law, and community order
Syllabus
What you'll learn
African Customary Law
- Origins, Role of Chiefs, Councils of Elders Preview 12 min
- Strengths and Weaknesses vs Written Law 12 min
- GOD’S Law and African Custom – Alignment and Tension 12 min
Family and Community Order
- Marriage, Inheritance, Chieftaincy Disputes 12 min
- Restorative Justice vs Retributive Punishment 12 min
- Writing Customary Decisions That Stand in National Courts 12 min
Local Governance and Dispute Resolution
- How Community Courts Work 12 min
- Role of Church Leaders and Parents in Keeping Order 12 min
- Linking Customary and Statutory Systems 12 min
Assessment
- Assessment 12 min
Certificate
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Finish every lesson and pass any quizzes — your ASPG-branded completion certificate is issued automatically to your dashboard.
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