Religious Anthropology Course
Dive into how rituals mould beliefs, identities, and power structures in diverse societies. Tailored for humanities folks, this course lets you dissect actual examples, contrast traditions, and sharpen research abilities for cultural studies and beyond. Gain practical tools to unpack religion's role in everyday life and big societal shifts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course introduces ritual, belief, and social dynamics across world traditions. Key ideas include sacred versus profane, symbolism, myths, taboos, purity rules, and life transition rites. You'll grasp insider (emic) and outsider (etic) viewpoints, hone research ethics, assess sources, craft academic papers, and sharpen critical analysis via comparisons and a short project.
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Develop skills
- Map ritual elements: sequences, symbols, spaces, and timings accurately.
- Contrast worldwide rituals using sacred/profane, liminality, and taboo lenses.
- Decode belief systems: connect body, spirit, cosmos, and community structures.
- Assess sources with ethics: pick, reference, and critique top religious studies works.
- Craft a short research paper: strong framework, keen arguments, and self-aware reflections.
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