ANT 107 - Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

    Recent Professors
    Scott A. Lukas
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    29–35 students
    Credits
    4
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANT 107
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · Cal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course is a cross-cultural study of beliefs, practices, and issues related to varied forms of the supernatural. Students will develop an anthropological appreciation of religion and spirituality and will be encouraged to understand and analyze the varied forms of the supernatural in examples including shamanism, animism, magic, witchcraft, totemism, forms of ritual and symbolism, as well as comprehend the socio-cultural purposes of these forms. Applications of anthropological theories to case studies of the past and present will complement the course considerations.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:50pm