Religious Anthropology Course
This Religious Anthropology Course examines how rituals influence beliefs, identities, and power dynamics across cultures. Tailored for humanities professionals, it involves analysing real-world cases, comparing traditions, and developing practical research skills for culture-related work. Participants gain proficiency in core concepts like sacred/profane distinctions, symbolism, myths, taboos, purity, and rites of passage, while honing emic/etic perspectives through comparative analysis and a mini project.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
This course provides a focused introduction to rituals, beliefs, and social practices in various traditions. Key concepts include sacred vs profane, symbolism, myth, taboo, purity, and rites of passage. Learners master emic and etic viewpoints via comparative studies and a mini project, building skills in research ethics, source assessment, academic writing, and critical analysis.
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Develop Skills
- Analyze ritual structures by mapping sequences, symbols, spaces, and timings accurately.
- Compare rituals worldwide using concepts like sacred/profane, liminality, and taboo in case studies.
- Interpret belief systems by connecting body, soul, cosmology, and social order practically.
- Evaluate sources ethically by selecting, citing, and critiquing key religious studies research.
- Write a mini research project with clear structure, sharp arguments, and reflexive insights.
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