Modern Shamanism: An Introduction
RELI 282
Spring 2013 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
REES 282 |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
This class examines shamanism as a field of practice and an academically constructed idea. Students will be introduced to theories scholars have offered to explain, and explain away, shamanic practices, from the idea that shamans were primitive schizophrenics to recent studies that place shamanism within the context of global identity politics. Course materials will be supplemented by audiovisual materials from the instructor's fieldwork with shamans in Buryatia. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (REES-MN)(REES-Social Sci)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
Major Readings:
Eliade, SHAMANISM
Lewis, ECSTATIC RELIGION
Castaneda, THE TEACHINGS OF DON JUAN
Kendall, SHAMANS, NOSTALGIAS AND THE IMF
Lindquist, HEALERS, LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS: SHAMANIC REVIVAL IN SOUTHERN SIBERIA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Readings, class participation and discussion. Three take-home essay question exams. Students interested in completing research projects in lieu of exams can discuss with instructor. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the "Thematic Approach" or "Historical Traditions" requirement for the Religion major. |
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