Spiritual Landscapes

Catalog description

Equivalent: GEOG 351 In this course, students examine the intersections of geography and anthropology with spiritual beliefs and experiences associated with various landscapes and geologic formations around the world. We discuss the concept of topophilia and the human-environmental connection through the geographies of religion and belief systems. Class case studies include mythology, historical accounts, cultural resource management reports, archeology research, and impacts from tourism. Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer