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Oct 06, 2024
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ANTH 211 - Myth, Magic, World Religions Credits: 3 Lecture Contact Hours: 3 Description: This course provides a survey of religious traditions, including magic and witchcraft, using anthropological concepts and theories. Ethnographic and archaeological examples from both indigenous and world religions are compared, showing commonalities and diversity among cultures. Topics include the function and meaning of religious elements such as myth, ritual, symbols, altered states of consciousness and religious specialists. The historical background and cultural context of religious traditions are emphasized, including perspectives of both cultural insiders and outsiders. The role of religion in culture change, conflict and peace is explored.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: None. Recommended: ANTH 112 or ANTH 201
Course Category: Liberal Arts | Social Science This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements. This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.
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