Anthropology of Religion (KSK_044)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide a general overview of the anthropology of religion, summarising the main topics and concepts in the study of religion that have been addressed by social anthropologists and representatives of other social sciences as well as the humanities.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the major social theories and the main theoretical directions in social anthropology is desirable.
Learning outcomes
As a result of completing the study course, students gain knowledge of the most important theories in the anthropology of religion, becoming familiar with the main concepts and topics in the anthropology of religion and the approaches of different theoretical schools.
As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to analyse and compare theoretical texts and gain skills in presenting opinions in written or oral form, based on both newly acquired theoretical knowledge and empirical observations.
Students will be able to critically evaluate the theoretical and empirical material covered in this study course, use it to interpret and analyse other theoretical and empirical material, and apply it to practical problem solving and research.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Anthropology, SAM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Michael Francis Strmiska, Ilze Mileiko |
