ANTH& 234: Religion and Culture

Subject Area
Credits 5 Lecture Hours 55 Lab Hours 0
Other Hours
0
Total Hours
55
Distributions & Designations
Equity, Diversity, and Power,
Social Science
EDP, SS- In this anthropology course students explore and compare belief systems, encompassing a sample of both tribal and world religions. Learners examine symbolism, rituals, myths, ecological ties, etc., to gain insight into the origins, construction, and intricacies of the world's belief systems. Students also investigate the role of belief systems in the construction of social roles, social distinctions, culture conflict, and cultural change.

Prerequisites

Completion of ENGL&101 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.