Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Catalog - 2017-2018
RELI 423 - AFRICAN MYTHS AND RITUALS
Long Title: AFRICAN MYTHS AND RITUALS
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Description: Explore and analyze specific myths and rituals which provide legitimation for community ceremonies and that serve as a basis for the negotiation of power and ideology for members within that community. Readings from classic theorists: Durkheim, Levi-Strauss, Edmond Leach, Gennap and Turner, and contemporary theorists: Werbner, Heusch, Comaroff, and Ray. Cross-list: ANTH 423, Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: RELI 537. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 423 if student has credit for RELI 537.