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 Department:    ANTH&

 Course #:    234

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    450201

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Survey of concepts, models and theories that emphasize the anthropological study of religion and religious-like enterprises. Examines the universal basis of religion and various ways religions are constructed and relate to the society they are found within.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Social Sciences  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Relate the functions of religion to society (culture).
2. Understand the importance of religion to a society.
3. Understand not only the basics of major religions but the various religions found in smaller cultures.
4. Understand the aspects of religious formation and change.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Religion defined/Theories
2. The functions of religion
   • Religion and Indvidual need
   • Religion and social need
3. Types of Religious organizations
4. Religion and society (economics/politics/minorities/war)
5. Social Change and Religious change (revitalization movements) pattersn of Interaction.