Anthropology of Religion: Beliefs, Rituals and Cosmologies (SZF_256)
About Study Course
Objective
Students will become conversant with the main theories and concepts in the anthropological study of religion, read anthropological texts and ethnographic studies representing different approaches to the study of religion, explore various religious phenomena across different cultural contexts, and design their own research projects on religious phenomena in Latvia or elsewhere.
Prerequisites
No previous knowledge required, but familiarity with general anthropological theory and methodology will be helpful.
Learning outcomes
1.Achieve familiarity with major theories and key concepts of religion within anthropology.
1.Students can analyse religious phenomena using anthropological theories and concepts, examining relevant social and cultural factors.
1.Students will achieve a holistic appreciation of religion as a complex social and cultural phenomenon, influenced by social and political trends, with effects on social cohesion, identity construction, gender attitudes, and mental and physical health.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology | 1 | Master's | Required |
