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Anthropological Approaches to the Study of Religions 3/4 (VS1) (U03022)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-DIV-3-VS1

A survey of anthropological perspectives on religion, with particular reference to Hindu, Buddhist and popular traditions in India.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : DV0123

? Pre-requisites : Religion 1 or consent of course manager

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students should have:
knowledge of the materials, issues and scholarly debates considered in the course.
an understanding of the contribution of anthropology to the study of religions in general, and South Asian traditions in particular.
an understanding of the importance of perspective in the study of religions.
an ability to critically appraise the categories commonly used in the study of religions.