Religion 306 - The Origins of Religion

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Reed College

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Full course for one semester. Why are humans religious This course will evaluate the answers put forward by the greats of sociology (such as Weber and Durkheim), anthropology (Rappaport and Geertz), psychology (James and Freud), and even evolutionary biology (Dawkins and Boyer). Each disciplinary lens gives us different tools to define religion, to understand its mechanics, and to scrutinize its role in society. Prerequisites: Religion 201 or the consent of the instructor. Conference. Not offered 2009-10.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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