Welcome to the online Anth 135 page! Thank you for your interest in this online course. Here is some general information about this course.
Catalog Description
This course is an introduction to the anthropological view of the relationships between magic and religion as expressed in rituals, myths, and art is explored through a survey of the less formal or minor religious systems of the world. Catalog and SLO information
* Students should be aware that this is not a course that promotes a particular religious or spiritual belief. We will not discuss whether a religion is true or false. The focus will be on critically exploring different religious beliefs and practices with as little judgment as possible.
Text Requirements
There is one required text to purchase:
- Stein, Rebecca L. and Philip L. Stein. 2011. The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, and Witchcraft. 3rd ed. New York: Routledge. ISBN 9780205718115.
Course Requirements
*To take this online course you need to have regular access to a reliable computer(s) and also have a backup in case problems arise.
* Attending a religious service (outside of your own religion and that you are not familiar with) is required in this course. You will have a selection of religions to choose from and the date of participation will be at you convenience before the due date.
General Course Work
The general course work will consist of the following: (1) weekly readings from the texts and articles posted on Canvas, (2) weekly timed online quizzes, (3) regular discussion board forums, and (4) approximately five film assignments (watching a film and answering questions).
There is no orientation meeting; however, students will need to submit a discussion post Thursday, January 30 by 11:59pm as a form of attendance. Courtesy reminder emails will be sent one week prior to the beginning of the semester.
Adding/Crashing the Course
If you are on a waitlist and/or would like to add the class, please send me an email by Monday, January 27.
Accessing the Course
If you are enrolled, you should be able to access this online course by January 27. I will send an e-mail notifying you when the course is available.
Thank you for taking the time to review the information. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to working with you this spring semester.
Have a wonderful day.
