CH 4420 - Women & Witchcraft

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Comparative Humanities

Description:

Withcraft has generally been associated with women . The course examines the relationship between women and witchcraft in order to uncover the roots and assess the consequences of this association. It begins with a look at the anthropological record, focuses on the early modern witch presecutions and concludes with an examination of the survival of witchcraft beliefs and their relationship to women in the present. Offered periodically.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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