ANTH 420: Magic, Witchcraft & Religion
Section: 1002

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
ANTH 420 1002 3 (3 max credits) Quick Joseph Aug. 25, 2025 to Dec. 6, 2025 Open 87137

Description

Examines the ways non-western people experience "religion" in official and unofficial domains. Provides a conceptual framework for analyzing the ways cultures outside the U.S. organize reality to gain an awareness of the interrelationship between cosmology, religion, and personhood and an appreciation of the cultural diversity found around the world. This course is crosslisted with ANTH 620. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

Prerequisites

ANTH 101

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
This course is currently reserved for students officially enrolled in the online version of their degree program, until the open enrollment date. Once open enrollment begins, the class will be available to all students who meet the prerequisites. If you are interested in switching to a fully online program, please contact your Academic Advising Center to explore your options. Visit /advising for more information.

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