ANTH 125 - Magic, Witchcraft and Religion

    Recent Professors
    J. Torres, E. Ozolins
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 125
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    This course examines different supernatural beliefs and associated rituals from a cross-cultural perspective. Using an anthropological perspective, students will study magic, witchcraft and religion in various societies from around the world, both past and present. Emphasis is placed on examining beliefs from the social context of the society in which it is practiced. Topics shall include creation myths, healing, sorcery, totemism, ancestor worship, shamanism and cults.
    Usually Held
    Tue 12:00pm–1:50pm, Tue 8:00am–9:50am, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am