Course: Supernatural and Social Practices, winter semester, academic year 2012-2013

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Course:Supernatural and Social Practices

Summary

The supernatural as a way of thinking is identified with the social and cultural behavior as well as the man’s effort to understand the world which dates back to the very ancient times. By focusing on this specific category anybody –especially the researchers- sharpens his/her ability to catch the very essence of the social systems, the evolution of the human cultures, , the transition from the  magic to the religion  and the survival of ‘irrational’ thinking in the modern world as well.

The main points to be discussed are:

Ø      Defining the supernatural

Ø      Magic and religion

Ø      World view , belief and supernatural

Ø      Evil eye

Ø      Curses

Ø      Ghosts

Ø      Vampires
Ø      Demons and Exorcism
Ø      Dreams and Miracles