ANTH 4751 - The Supernatural: 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 religions 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 develop a better understanding of the relationship between human beings, religion, and their own religious beliefs.

Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1010 or consent of department.