Rites of Passage
Explores the origin, historical practice and significance of rites of passage, which are still celebrated today, within a wide range of religious and cultural groups.
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Includes examples focusing on where the ritual originated to provide a truly global view of the rite under discussion.
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Explores the differences and similarities of how the particular rite of passage is acknowledged within the different groups around the world.
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Looks at the buildings, artefacts, 'tools', clothing and food that are an integral part of the ritual.
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Includes case studies of a child from a particular culture of religion, talking about the way they celebrate, and extracts from religious and historical texts.