ANTH 330 - Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

    Recent Professors
    Carlos M. Bazua Morales, Melinda Button, Kristina Casper-Denman, Lauren Booth PhD, Marisol Delgadillo, Katrina M. Worley
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 330
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course is a cross-cultural study of supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in various societies around the world. Emphasis is on understanding the role of beliefs within their sociocultural context and in broad comparison to understand the general functions of beliefs and rituals in human life. Similarities and differences between traditional beliefs and world religions are also explored. Field trips may be required.