ANTH 205 - Relgious Diversity in Global Perspectives

Institution:

Roger Williams University

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Description:

Fulfills a course requirement in the Anthropology + Sociology Core Concentration.This course is a cross-cultural exploration of religious belief, myth,and ritual. The course emphasizes anthropological research andperspectives, but also draws on interdisciplinary sources. Specifictopics include the origins and functions of religion in society, diverseinterpretations of the supernatural, the symbolic meanings of mythand ritual, the roles of religious specialists, and religious experience.Assignments examine religious belief and practice within particularcultural contexts as well as in comparison to other cultures in theglobal context.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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