ANTH 116 - (CC) Religion in Cross-Cultural Perspective
An examination of various approaches to the interpretation of religious beliefs and practices. Emphasis on nonwestern belief systems, theories of the function of religion in society, uses of magic and divination within religious traditions, and religion as a mechanism of both social control and social change. Topics include symbolism, myths and rituals in selected societies and the role of the religious practitioner.
Semester Hours: 3
Summer 2009 Offering:
SSII
70251: M-Th, 1:30-3:40 p.m., Taylor, 202 Brower
Add to Personal Catalog (opens a new window)
|