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Anthropology of Religion

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ANTHRO XL 142P

Have you ever wondered why people have seemingly very different religious practices and preferences? To find out, this course takes you on a journey into religious lives of others, and why we believe in what we do.

Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $738.00

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What you can learn.

Articulate differences and similarities of religions across space and time
Identify social and psychological factors affecting cross-cultural religious variation
Understand and apply anthropological methods to religious ideologies and action systems

About This Course

Survey of various methodologies in comparative study of religious ideologies and action systems, including understanding particular religions through descriptive and structural approaches, and identification of social and psychological factors that may account for variation in religious systems cross-culturally. (Formerly numbered 156.) Transferable for UC Credit.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
406677
Fee:
$738.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION by BIELO, JAMES S.