2016 Undergraduate Catalog

REL 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

Cross Listed Courses

ANTH 315

Prerequisite

ANTH 210 or consent of instructor

Offered

As needed