ANTH 48 From the Sacred to Salvation: The Place of Religion in Human Societies

This course examines religions as cultural systems that give shape and meaning to people's lives and provide them a means, in the form of rituals, to affect their worlds and themselves. The emphasis is on understanding non-Western religions, especially local traditions, through the interpretation of myth, ritual, and symbolism. The relationship of religion to political power and ideology is also explored. 

Prerequisite

One course in Anthropology or Religion or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:INT or TMV; WCult:NW

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Department-Specific Course Categories

CULT