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De Anza College

ANTH 5

Magic, Science and Religion · 4 units · used in 1 transfer pathway

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About this course

The course introduces the analysis of systems of observation, deduction, reasoning, belief, and practical action across human culture, past and present. Issues and topics include symbol, myth, and narrative; ritual and altered states of consciousness; specialist practitioners; healing, illness, and death; relations between religion, science, and politics; intercultural encounters; and historical change.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 2:21 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

Transfer pathways that use ANTH 5

ASSIST maps ANTH 5 to a requirement in 1 published pathway from De Anza College.

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