ANT2005 Anthropology of Religion and Belief: Practices, Contexts and Diversity

Contents

• Staffing
• Requisites
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

REQUISITES

SYNOPSIS

This course presents a theoretical analysis of religion and belief as cultural phenomena. Through the study of diverse, local perspectives on religion and belief, this course guides students in recognising the connections between various social and cultural institutions. It explores the dynamics of religion and magic in human societies through comparative studies of elements, forms and symbolism in systems of religion and belief.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate:

1.

a knowledge and understanding of relevant concepts, theories, and examples;

2.

an ability to understand and critically evaluate relevant professional literature;

3.

an ability to engage in Anthropological research on relevant topics, and to report in an effective way.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

ANT2005 Introductory Book/Study Guide

Bowen, John R 2008, Religions in practice: an approach to the anthropology of religion, 4th edn, Pearson Publishing, Boston.

Moro, P, Myers, J & Lehmann, A 2008, Magic, religion and witchcraft: an anthropological approach, 7th edn, McGraw Hill, NY.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Bowie, Fiona 2000, The anthropology of religion: an introduction, Blackwell, Oxford.

Kehoe, Alice 2000, Shamans and religion: an anthropological exploration in critical thinking, Waveland Press, Prospect Height, Ill.

Klass, M and Weisgrau, M (eds) 1999, Across the boundaries of belief: contemporary issues in the anthropology of religion, Westview Press, Bounder, Colo.

Klass, Morton 1995, Ordered universes: approaches to the anthropology of religion, Westview Press, Boulder, Colo.

Lambeck, Michael 2002, A reader in the anthropology of religion, Blackwell, Malden, MA.

Rappaport, Roy 1999, Ritual and religion in the making of humanitity, Cambridge University Press, New York.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Online presentation and submission (approx 20 mins, 1500 words). This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

2.

This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.

3.

Online tutorial participation iis defined as ongoing contribution to discussions. This assessment is aligned with Objectives 1 and 2.

4.

Students will be advised of the exam date when the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this external course. However, it is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a CLOSED examination, and candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.