RELI 335 - Shamans and Scholars

Institution:

Hendrix College

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Description:

What is a shaman, and what does the idea of ? ?hamanism? ?tell us about indigenous peoples and their religions? This course will examine various ways in which anthropologists, historians of religion and others have attempted to understand and interpret the narratives, rituals, religious experiences and the social features of indigenous communities described as ? ?hamanic' . In the process, we will consider contemporary attitudes, debates and perspectives on the value and problems associated with comparative studies and ethnographic representation, explore the voices of particular native people, and conclude with an analysis of the shaman as an aspect of popular culture.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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