Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2003-2004
RELI 423 - AFRICAN MYTHS & RITUALS
Long Title:
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Description: AFRICAN MYTHS & RITUALS
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DISTRIBUTION COURSE GROUP 1
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Explore and analyze specific myths and rituals which provide legitimation for community ceremonies and which serve as basis for the negotiation of power and ideology for members within that community. Readings from classic theorist: Gennap & Turner; and contemporary theorists: Werbner, Heusch, Comaroff and Ray.
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Also offerd as ANTH 423.