ANTH 4751 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

4751. Magic, Witchcraft and Religion. 3 hours. Focuses on comparing religious and supernatural belief across cultures, through the perspective of anthropology. The origin, development and function of religious in human societies, as well as classic anthropological concerns about the role of myth, ritual, ethics, magic and shamanism in society. By comparing what is religious in many cultures, students will develop a better understanding of the relationship between human beings, religion, and their own religious beliefs. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or consent of department.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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