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    Mar 28, 2024  
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ANTH 3851 - Religion, Culture, and Society



This course examines the theories about the origins of religions and how religious belief shapes and is shaped by human behavior and thought. The course will examine basic concepts such as ritual, myth, and symbolism through consideration of a wide range of religious practices and beliefs. Case studies may address topics such as shamanism, cults, withchcraft, magic, healing, and the social power of religion.

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit
Prerequisites: (ANTH1102 >= C or ANT101 >= C) or (ANTH2011 >= C or ANTH2011H >= C or ANT201 >= C)
Repeat Status: No
Schedule Type: Lecture, Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic, Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic, Seminar - Small Group, Supervised Lab/Clinic, Unsupervised Lab/Clinic, Independent Study, Directed Study (one-to-one), Practice Teaching


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