ANTH 117 - Anthropology of Religion

Through the study of ethnographic texts, social science theory, and first-person accounts of religious experiences, students in this class will examine a range of religious rituals, traditions, and experiences. In the course, students will encounter a number of religious traditions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Shamanism. Through the close examination of ethnographic texts, students will gain an appreciation for diverse social, cultural, ethical, and theological traditions, and how religion intersects in diverse ways across cultural contexts.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
TE - Theological Explorations

Course credits: 1