TransfermaticANTH at Grossmont College

    ANTH 122 - Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

    Recent Professors
    C. Guenther
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    48–50 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 122
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area D
    Description
    This course examines magic and religion from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis is placed on understanding supernatural beliefs, practices, and rituals in their social contexts including societies in Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia, and elsewhere. Anthropological theories of magic and religion are explored. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, CSU-D, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:00am–12:20pm