2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

ANTH 315 Religion in Traditional Societies

This course examines the function and practice of religion and ritual in traditional societies, contrasting and comparing traditional religion with aspects of modern world religions and culture. The course includes an examination of patterns of witchcraft, magic, voodoo, myth, ritual, and shamanism, and the function of religion in traditional societies.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

ANTH 210 or consent of instructor.

Offered

Offered Spring of odd years.