WIC 230 - Mythology, Magic, Religion and Science

Institution:

Franklin College - Indiana

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Our study is of the human endeavor to understand and control the universe. To understand requires that there be meaning and significance in the universe. To control requires that outcomes are subject to and determined by human action. Mythology, Magic, Religion and Science are not as distinct as you might think; and to unravel the strands requires that we adopt an historical approach with special attention to the methods of the disciplines as they develop in time. In particular, there have been radically different approaches developed in the orient versus the occident; as well as curious mixtures in the religions between east and west. We will explore, compare and contrast these approaches that find such different answers to the same questions. We will now use a textbook, but rather use excerpts from original authors, supplemented with video tapes from modern authors and motion pictures.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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