Anthropology of Religion

General data

Course ID:	05-AR-12-EtnC
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	Anthropology of Religion
Name in Polish:	Anthropology of religion
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Historical Studies
Course groups:
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Module type:	optional
Major:	Master in Anthropology - CREOLE
Cycle of studies:	2nd cycle
Module learning aims:	This course is an introduction to the anthropology of religion. We will begin by discussing anthropological attempts to define religion and proceed to explore key themes in the anthropological studies of religion, like belief, ritual and self-cultivation as well as specific topics like witchcraft and possession. A central theme running through this course is the way in which individuals face life and death in radically different circumstances. Our discussions will be grounded in the wider political, economic and social contexts of religious phenomena.
Course module conducted remotely (e-learning):	not applicable
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences:	Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Information on where to find course materials:	A list of compulsory course readings will be provided by the course convener in the first seminar. General readings are available in the university library.
Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement:	Class discussions, student presentations with oral feedback, final essays
Student workload (ECTS credits):	5
Short description:	This course is an introduction to the anthropology of religion. We will begin by discussing anthropological attempts to define religion and proceed to explore key themes in the anthropological studies of religion, like belief, ritual and self-cultivation as well as specific topics like witchcraft and possession. A central theme running through this course is the way in which individuals face life and death in radically different circumstances. Our discussions will be grounded in the wider political, economic and social contexts of religious phenomena.
Full description:	This course is an introduction to the anthropology of religion. We will begin by discussing anthropological attempts to define religion and proceed to explore key themes in the anthropological studies of religion, like belief, ritual and self-cultivation as well as specific topics like witchcraft and possession. A central theme running through this course is the way in which individuals face life and death in radically different circumstances. Our discussions will be grounded in the wider political, economic and social contexts of religious phenomena.
Bibliography:	Recommended optional readings: Boddy, Janice and Michael Lambek (eds.). 2013. A Companion to the Anthropology of Religion. Oxford: Blackwell Cannell, F. ed., 2006. The anthropology of Christianity. Duke University Press. Eller, Jack. 2007. Introducing the Anthropology of Religion. London: Routledge Moro, Pamela A., James E. Myers, and Arthur C. Lehmann (eds.). 2009. Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion: An Anthropological Study of the Supernatural. 8th ed. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing. Morris, B. 2006. Religion and Anthropology: A Critical Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Weekly readings: A list of compulsory course readings will be provided by the course convener in the first seminar.
Learning outcomes:	Upon completion of the course, the student will: AR_01 Have knowledge of the main concepts, theoretical perspectives and debates in the anthropology of religion E_W01; E_W02; E_W03; E_W04 AR_02 Develop ability to engage with academic literature and scholarly debates in contemporary anthropology of religion E_W06; E_U01; E_U03; E_U04; E_U06 AR_03 Learn how to explore the place of religious belief and practice in social life EW_07; E_U05; E_U04 AR_04 Have knowledge of the diversity of religious thoughts, practices, ethics and experiences in the contemporary world. E_K01; E_K07; E_K08: E_W05; E_K10 AR_05 Learn how to undertake comparative analysis of religious phenomena by using anthropological theory E_U04; E_U05; E_U06
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Oral and written feedback on students comments, class presentations and final essays (2000 words).
Practical placement:	not applicable

This course is not currently offered.

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