ANT 120 - Religions of the World

Institution:

University of Maine

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

A survey of the distinctive features of the major world religions and the most studied Native American, African and aboriginal Australian religions. Focuses on the fit between myth and ritual, the problems involved in trying to understand both "from the believer's point of view," and what generalizations can be made about religion in general.Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.umaine.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 581-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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