Magic Witchcraft and Religion

Catalog description

This course is a cross-cultural study of beliefs, practices, and issues related to varied forms of the supernatural. Students will develop an anthropological appreciation of religion and spirituality and will be encouraged to understand and analyze the varied forms of the supernatural in examples including shamanism, animism, magic, witchcraft, totemism, forms of ritual and symbolism, as well as comprehend the socio-cultural purposes of these forms. Applications of anthropological theories to case studies of the past and present will complement the course considerations. ADVISORY: ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. NOTE: Students taking online courses must log in during the first week of the course or make special arrangements with the instructor to avoid being dropped.