ANTHR 150 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

    Recent Professors
    Melinda McCrary
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4A · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    A cross-cultural study of the forms and functions of supernatural beliefs and associated rituals in various societies of Africa, Asia, aboriginal Australia, Oceania, South America, native North America and elsewhere. Emphasis is on understanding beliefs and rituals within their given social contexts, but also on broad comparison, to derive insight into the general functions of beliefs and rituals in human life.
    Usually Held
    Mon 6:00pm–9:20pm, Mon 6:00pm–9:35pm