ANT 120 - Religions of the World

A survey of the distinctive features of the major world religions and the most studied Native American, African and aboriginal Australian religions. Focuses on the fit between myth and ritual, the problems involved in trying to understand both “from the believer’s point of view,” and what generalizations can be made about religion in general.

Core Curriculum/Core Requirements: Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits: 3