ANTH 205 Anthropology of Religion provides an introduction to the comparative study of religious beliefs, practices, and movements. Classic and contemporary approaches in the anthropology of religion are explored in ethnographic context, examining the similarities and variations in systems of religious belief.
Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or ENGL 60 with a minimum grade of 60%.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain terms, concepts, and theories in the anthropology of religion
- In class room discussions, exams, and assignments apply anthropological theory and concepts to the study of religious practice and belief
- Identify and analyze various aspects of religious belief cross-culturally
- Conduct and analyze an ethnographic interview, including demonstrated understanding of institutional ethics around human subjects and ethnography
- Gain familiarity with Indigenous world views in the Columbia Basin Area, and understand the role of religion in settler-colonialism
- Apply course content in discussing ethnography
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.