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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 I.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 parts II.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.

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.

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

Anthropology of Religion Durkheim: Geertz: adorn.jpg.jpe adorn.jpg.jpe Bali: content/photos/gebogan01.jpghttp://blog.baliwww.com/wp- content/photos/gebogan01.jpg Hindu Govinda festival: Baptism: Voodoo doll: In this presentation, learn how anthropologists approach the study of religion.