REL 37 Mountain Gods, Mummies and Messiahs: Religions of the Andes

This course provides an in-depth examination of the religious traditions of the central Andes (roughly modern Peru and Bolivia). The chronological scope of the course encompasses the past 3,000 years, with equal weight given to both ancient and modern Andean religions. Major themes to be studied include: ritual sacrifice, ritual sex, apocalyptic narratives, the veneration of mummified ancestors, Inca religion, the Spanish Inquisition in the Americas, Catholic anti-idolatry campaigns and colonial messianic movements. 

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:TMV; WCult:NW

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