Anthropology of ReligionSlide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Anthropology of Religion•General definition–Beliefs and rituals concerned with supernatural beings, powers, and forcesIn this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.Anthropology of Religion•Three partsI. Portray the world supernaturally instead of scientifically•Animism•Animatism –Mana In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.Anthropology of Religion•Three partsII. Symbolic expression of feelings•Durkheim: system of beliefs and practices related to sacred things–Sacred •Validation•Affirms world view•Understand contradictionsIn this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.Anthropology of Religion•Three parts–Ritual: repetitive, stereotyped behaviors; highly formalized•Communitas•Portrayal influence–Magic»Law of similarity»Law of contagionIn this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.Anthropology of Religion•Three parts–Ritual: repetitive, stereotyped behaviors; highly formalized•divinationIn this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.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.jpgIn this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of
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