REL 3125 - Ritual and its Study

Ritual and ritual-like activities can be observed cross-culturally in both religious and secular contexts. This course explores such activities, including rites of passage, sacrifice, marriage, funerary customs, healing practices, and civil religious ceremonies. Through case studies from a variety of cultures and historical periods students will engage in understanding the primary aspects of ritual life as well as their classifications and interpretations.

Credits: 4 hours

Notes: This course satisfies General Education Area II: Humanities.