Saints, Shamans, Cults and Demons: The Anthropology of Contemporary Religions - ANTH107
Gaining knowledge about the varieties of religious experience and practices in the contemporary world is an essential aspect of understanding modern societies. This unit covers some of the core themes of the anthropology of religion and introduces students to a wide range of contexts in which we can study the religious. Topics include: myth, magic, rituals, spirit possessions, the sacred and the secular; magic, sorcery. Students are also introduced to the anthropological method of doing ethnography.
Credit Points: | 3 |
When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
Staff Contact(s): | Dr Banu Senay, Dr Tomas Wilkoszewski |
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Assessed As: | Graded |
Offered By: | Department of Anthropology Faculty of Arts |
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