ANTH 106 - Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

    Recent Professors
    Lisa Schwappach
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ANTH 106
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    Offered: All Terms, Every Year This course involves the study of belief systems of cultures around the world, examining religious practice, spirituality, and myths from an anthropological perspective. Students analyze the functions of religious beliefs and the varied expressions of religion through ritual behaviors, use of magic, cures, and witchcraft. A multicultural perspective of religious beliefs and practices is explored, with an emphasis on how cultures confront fundamental questions of existence. (GC)