ANTH 40520 - The Archaeology of Religion

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Religion and ritual have been part of humanity since the Upper Paleolithic and possibly earlier. In this class, we will use the archaeological record to explore the deep history, richness, and diversity of religious practice throughout the world. The first issue to grapple with is the extent to which we can learn about religion through material culture and how this perspective adds to our understanding of the role religion plays in the human experience, how religions are organized, and how they change through time. These issues will be explored using examples from the Upper Paleolithic, Egypt, U.S. Southwest, Maya, and the Andes, to name a few, and we will also investigate the origins of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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