SPIR 420 - Ritual Process and Ceremonial Design

Institution:

Antioch University-Seattle

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Description:

Students first examine the anthropological literature on the nature of ritual process from a cross-cultural perspective, and then study the nature of ceremonial design, trying to understand the patterns of purpose, symbols, structure and timing that give it power. Ritual ceremony is viewed as a means of dialoguing with the "sacred other," who may be thought ofas soul, spirit, the gods and goddesses, nature, the unconscious or the universe. The class is highly experiential. SPI

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.antiochseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 441-5352

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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