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Anthropology of Religion

Anthropology of Religion. General definition Beliefs and rituals concerned with supernatural beings, powers, and forces. In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion. Anthropology of Religion. Three parts

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Anthropology of Religion

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  1. Anthropology of Religion • General definition • Beliefs and rituals concerned with supernatural beings, powers, and forces In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

  2. Anthropology of Religion • Three parts • Portray the world supernaturally instead of scientifically • Animism • Animatism • Mana In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

  3. Anthropology of Religion • Three parts • Symbolic expression of feelings • Durkheim: system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things • Sacred • Validation • Affirms world view • Understand contradictions In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

  4. Anthropology of Religion • Three parts • Ritual: repetitive, stereotyped behaviors; highly formalized • Communitas • Portrayal influence • Magic • Law of similarity • Law of contagion In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

  5. Anthropology of Religion • Three parts • Ritual: repetitive, stereotyped behaviors; highly formalized • divination In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

  6. Anthropology of Religion • Durkheim: http://www.cas.sc.edu/socy/faculty/deflem/Durkheim.jpg • Geertz: http://research.yale.edu/ccs/documents/public/geertz_by_Hagadorn.jpg.jpe • Bali: http://blog.baliwww.com/wp-content/photos/gebogan01.jpg • Hindu Govinda festival: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000824/23dtnws3.gif • Baptism: http://stmichael.instabook.com/baptism/baptism.jpg • Voodoo doll: http://www.zombieye.com/images/voodoo_doll_lrg_power.jpg In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.

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