Anglo-American University in Prague Anthropology of Religion
| Course Name | Anthropology of Religion |
| Course Code | SOC255 |
| Description | The course is aimed to provide a general overview of the vast field of Anthropology of Religion. The students will be exposed to the diverse approaches, concepts and theories regarding the notion of religion. Specifically, we will explore the relationship between culture, society, individual and religion to build toward a general understanding of religion. |
| Learning Outcomes | Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: – Gain clear understanding of various religious practices and how to place these into proper context; – Offer a critical perspective on what is involved in studying religions through focusing on specific theories and approaches represented by anthropology of religion; – Demonstrate a sound knowledge of key ethnographies in the anthropology of religion, thereby exhibiting their understanding of religious beliefs and practices of smaller scale societies thus being able to identify and investigate the intersections between religion, culture and society; – Gain experience in basic academic research and writing appropriate to the undergraduate level. |
| School | The School of Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Level | Bachelor |
| Number of credits (US / ECTS) | 3 US / 6 ECTS |