ANTH 2233 - The Anthropology of Religion

(3 credits) 3 hours lecture Lecture

This course surveys anthropological approaches to the study of religion. Topics will include religious specialists, such as shamans, sorcerers and priests; practices such as witchcraft, sacrifice, spirit possession, and healing; the role of religion and religious rituals in various cultures; and the ways in which religious belief and practice responds to and promotes social and cultural change.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1103 or consent of the department.
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