SOC 315 - Death and the Afterlife (3)

(Cross-referenced with EIS 315 )

This course is an exploration of various views of and practices surrounding death as well as an examination of how the afterlife has been understood in cultures, both religious and popular. Students will become familiar with lived practices and views of death and the afterlife; understand their historical manifestations and functions; and recognize their current significance for different peoples, cultures, and religious traditions.