Myth, Magic and Religion
General
Prefix
ANTH
Course Number
369
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
A cross-cultural investigation of religion. Anthropological approaches to origins and functions of religion, myth, ritual, magic and witchcraft, dynamics of religion.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain the problematic associated with the definition of "religion".
Outcome
Describe human religious diversity.
Outcome
Increase proficiency in writing for general educated audiences.
Outcome
Effectively use the key terms of the anthropological study of religion.
Outcome
Carry out ethical and sensitive ethnographic field research on religion.