Religious Anthropology Course
This Religious Anthropology Course explores how rituals shape belief, identity, and power across traditions. Tailored for Humanities professionals, it involves analysing real cases, comparing traditions, and developing research skills applicable to culture-focused work, through core concepts like sacred/profane, symbolism, myth, taboo, purity, rites of passage, emic/etic perspectives, guided comparative analysis, and a mini project.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Religious Anthropology Course provides a concise, practice-focused introduction to ritual, belief, and social life in various traditions. You will learn key concepts including sacred and profane, symbolism, myth, taboo, purity, and rites of passage, while grasping emic and etic perspectives. Via guided comparative analysis and a mini project, you will hone research ethics, source evaluation, academic writing, and critical interpretation skills.
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Develop skills
- Analyze ritual structure: map sequences, symbols, space, and time with precision.
- Compare global rituals: apply sacred/profane, liminality, and taboo in case studies.
- Interpret belief systems: link body, soul, cosmology, and social order in practice.
- Evaluate sources ethically: select, cite, and critique key religious studies research.
- Write a mini research project: clear structure, sharp argument, and reflexive insight.
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