ANT 220 Magic, Religion and Witchcraft
A comparative study of supernatural beliefs and practices such as religion, magic, and witchcraft in cross-cultural settings. Topics of study include the evolution of religious practices, myth, shamanism, the religious use of drugs, Paganism, witchcraft, religious syncretism, and the role of religion in culture change. Special attention will be directed to the integration of supernatural practices into the distinctive features of the history, institutions, economy, and culture of non-Western societies. Recommended for second-year students.