RELI220

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Magic, Witchcraft & Religion

Subject Code

RELI

Course Number

220

Department(s)

Course Title

Magic, Witchcraft & Religion

Course Description

Examines anthropological concepts of magic, witchcraft, and religion in a cross-cultural context. Drawing on ethnography, anthropological theory, history, and film, the class explores the nature of magic, witchcraft, and religion; the relations among them; and the ways in which they interact with other social formations, for example gender, politics, and economics. Countries studied have included South Africa, India, Haiti, and the U.S. Same as ANTH-220. 4 SH. CC: Diversity, Social Interactions.

Course Types

Standard (STAND), Diversity (DVERS), Social Interactions (SOCIN)

Semester Hours

4