Religious Anthropology Course
Dive into religious anthropology to see how rituals influence beliefs, identities, and power dynamics across cultures. Tailored for those in humanities, this course uses real-world examples for analysis, tradition comparisons, and practical research skills applicable to cultural studies and related fields. It sharpens your ability to interpret religious practices critically and ethically.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course introduces key ideas in religious anthropology, covering rituals, beliefs, and social practices from various traditions. You will study concepts like sacred versus profane, symbolism, myths, taboos, purity rules, and rites of passage. Gain skills in emic and etic viewpoints through comparative studies and a short project that builds research ethics, source assessment, writing, and analysis abilities.
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Develop skills
- Analyze ritual elements by mapping sequences, symbols, spaces, and timings accurately.
- Compare rituals worldwide using concepts like sacred/profane, liminality, and taboos in studies.
- Interpret belief systems by connecting body, soul, cosmology, and social structures practically.
- Evaluate research sources ethically through selection, citation, and critical review.
- Craft a concise research project with strong structure, clear arguments, and personal reflection.
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