TransfermaticANTH at Ventura College

    ANTH V07 - The Anthropology of Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion

    Recent Professors
    Maria Fiumerodo
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ANTH V07
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4A · CSU GE Area D1
    Description
    Beliefs about the supernatural are found in all known societies. This course surveys some of the religious systems found in cultures around the world, past and present. Beliefs and practices related to magic, witchcraft, and divination are given particular attention, as are those related to shamanism, supernatural beings, rituals, and reform movements. Anthropological theories of the origins and functions of beliefs are examined with an emphasis on the application of cultural relativism when considering other cultures and beliefs.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Wed 11:30am–2:15pm