In recent years, more African-Americans are turning to traditional African religions as their primary form of religious worship and expression. One such traditional African religion that has seen an influx of African-American participation is the Yoruba religious tradition of Orisha worship.
Dr. Henderson's primary research examine the reasons why some African-Americans are choosing to practice the Yoruba religious tradition of Orisha worship and why some ultimately decided to become fully initiated priests or priestesses within the tradition. Specifically, the psychological and sociological implications that the practice of this particular religious tradition has for the lives and subjective well-being of its practitioners.
Dr. Henderson's further seeks to examine and expound upon the African Americans who practice traditional African religions.
Dr. Henderson's primary research examine the reasons why some African-Americans are choosing to practice the Yoruba religious tradition of Orisha worship and why some ultimately decided to become fully initiated priests or priestesses within the tradition. Specifically, the psychological and sociological implications that the practice of this particular religious tradition has for the lives and subjective well-being of its practitioners.
Dr. Henderson's further seeks to examine and expound upon the African Americans who practice traditional African religions.