The Anthropology of Religion
Course #: ANTH 366
Description:
A comparative study of religion and spirituality from an anthropological perspective. Topics include: belief, ritual, mythology, symbolism, prayer, magic and sacred texts. The course focuses on traditional and indigenous spiritual systems, as well as global religions. The course examines religion in relation to other dimensions of culture, including political systems, economic structures, family life and the arts. Attention is also given to theoretical developments in the anthropology of religion and to research methodologies developed by anthropologists for the analysis and interpretation of religion. The course will examine traditional religions of sub-Saharan Africa, Christianity in Western Europe, and indigenous spiritual systems of Native North America, among others.
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ANTH 106 or 30 credits or permission of instructor
Offered in:
2024 Fall
| Section | Class Number | Schedule/Time | Instructor | Location | |
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| 01 | 9645 | - |
Pasto,James S | On-line course | |
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Session:
Regular
Class Dates:
09/03/2024 - 12/13/2024
Capacity:
25
Enrolled:
26
Status:
Closed
Credits:
3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: ANTH 106 or 30 credits or permission of instructor
Course Attributes:
World Cultures
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