ANTH 1305 - Religion And Culture

Institution:

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

The relationship of religion to human behavior in societies of various kinds is examined in this course. The objective is to gain an understanding of the different theories that have been offered by anthropologists to explain the widespread existence of religion in modern and tribal societies. Special attention is given to the problem of defining religion and witchcraft and the religious treatment of death. Prerequisites: ANTH 0101, SOC 0101 GE: Culture/Non-Western

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pitt.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 624-4141

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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