(REL 085) Religion, Superstition, and Film

4 Credits

This course examines the shifting boundary between religion and superstition through visual media and film. It explores how concepts, rituals, representations, and emotions shape perceptions of belief and irrationality across cultures. Students consider how media amplify and contest these distinctions while engaging traditions and practices such as magic, paganism, New Age beliefs, the occult, spiritualism, shamanism, reiki, and yoga. Open to all levels, the course encourages critical reflection on religion, culture, and modern spirituality. Attribute/Distribution: CC, HE, HU