Religious Anthropology Course
Dive into how rituals mould beliefs, identity, and power dynamics in societies worldwide. Tailored for humanities folks, this course lets you break down real-world examples, contrast traditions, and hone research abilities for culture-related jobs. Gain insights to boost your work in anthropology or related fields with practical tools and critical thinking.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a practical intro to rituals, beliefs, and social dynamics across various traditions. You'll grasp key ideas like sacred vs profane, symbols, myths, taboos, purity rules, and life transition rites, plus emic and etic viewpoints. Hands-on comparative studies and a short project will sharpen your research ethics, source checking, writing, and analysis skills.
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Develop skills
- Analyze ritual setups by charting steps, symbols, spaces, and timings accurately.
- Compare rituals globally using sacred/profane, liminality, and taboo concepts in examples.
- Interpret belief systems by connecting body, spirit, cosmology, and community structures.
- Assess sources with ethics in mind: pick, reference, and critique top religious studies works.
- Craft a short research project with solid structure, strong points, and self-aware reflections.
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