Sociology of Religion
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General
Prefix
SOC
Course Number
467
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Religion from the perspective of classical and contemporary sociological theory, secularization, religion as a social institution, ideology, construction of social meaning, and alienation.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Goals and Diversity
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate a sociological understanding of religion as a social institution.
Outcome
Critically examine the theoretical perspectives on the role of religion and religious institutions.
Outcome
Critically examine the sociological significance of our own perspectives related to religion an religious institutions.
Outcome
Sociologically examine how religion and religious institutions are impacted by capitalism in the US and globally.
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