'Paganism in Modern Society' next at USU Museum of Anthropology

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology hosts an event titled “Paganism in Modern Society.” Speakers from the USU Student Pagan Alliance are featured Oct. 16 at the museum.

 

The Saturday presentation covers beliefs and rituals of various pagan groups, and features a discussion panel at 1 p.m. where patrons can ask questions.

 

Information on the origins of paganism and the founders of various branches is available throughout the day.

 

Kassie Cressall, a member of the USU Pagan Alliance, discussed her beliefs.

 

“I’d like to encourage others, through honest study and interaction with other faiths, to cultivate their own strengths,” Cressall said. “One of the lovely things about Paganism is that there are so many options. There are vast amounts of beauty through the pagan looking glass, and the goal of the SPA is to bring those vistas of faith together through fellowship, community service and education.”

 

In addition to its Saturday program hours, the Museum of Anthropology is open to USU students and members of the public six days a week, with regular hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252.

 

Funding for Saturday events is provided by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online.

 

For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website.

 

The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU.

 

 

Source: Museum of Anthropology