RELST 4110

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RELST 4110
Religion and Social Life

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Global conflicts, raising children, electing presidents, praying for a loved one: from the mundane to the extraordinary, religion plays a significant role in social life, regardless of whether or not one considers oneself "religious." In this course we will investigate religion and its impacts in society from a sociological perspective. Questions we will ask include: How does religion "fit" into society? What are the contours of contemporary religion in the United States and around the world? How do religious identities interact with other aspects of social life, including gender, race and politics? In what ways have religions and religious life changed over time? As social scientists, how can we best study religion? The course will use examples from a variety of religious and secular traditions to help us understand religion's sociological significance in the contemporary world.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS, SCD-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: SOC 4110

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 18662 RELST 4110   SEM 101

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    • T Uris Hall 438
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023

    • Schnabel, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person