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REL 3443
REL 3443 - Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion
Magic, witchcraft, and religion from a cross-cultural perspective, with emphasis on beliefs and practices of non-Western peoples. Topics include shamanism, sorcery, ritual and symbol, rites of passage, and cult movements. Attention to the diversity of beliefs and practices and their possible functions in human societies. Same as Anth 3443. Prerequisites: Anth 1063, 2043, or permission of instructor.