ANTH& 234 — Religion and Culture
EDP, SS- In this anthropology course students explore and compare belief systems, encompassing a sample of both tribal and world religions. Learners examine symbolism, rituals, myths, ecological ties, etc., to gain insight into the origins, construction, and intricacies of the world's belief systems. Students also investigate the role of belief systems in the construction of social roles, social distinctions, culture conflict, and cultural change.