ANTH 122 - Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
- Recent Professors
- Christopher M. Mercer
- Recent Semesters
- Fall 2026, Spring 2026
- Class Size
- 50 students
- Credits
- 3
- Fall 2026 Sections
- View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 122
- Transfers To
- UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
- Description
- This course offers a cross-cultural study of magic, ritual, myth, ancestor worship, and witchcraft using the theories and methods of anthropology. Emphasis is on understanding the role of belief and ritual within a given cultural context, as well as broader comparisons to derive insight into the general functions of belief and ritual in human life.
- Usually Held
- Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm