Cross-cultural survey of religious institutions, focusing on theories and methodologies in the study of religion. Topics may include myth, totemism, cults, ritual, belief systems, altered states of consciousness, new religious and/or new age movements and the relationship of religion with other social institutions and processes. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Also listed as ANTH 2550. Lectures and workshop three hours a week. [0.5 credits]
Cross-cultural survey of religious institutions, focusing on theories and methodologies in the study of religion. Topics may include myth, totemism, cults, ritual, belief systems, altered states of consciousness, new religious and/or new age movements and the relationship of religion with other social institutions and processes. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Also listed as ANTH 2550. Lectures and workshop three hours a week. [0.5 credits]