THEOREL 321

Comparative Religion and Society

Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for THEOREL 321.

Description

Provides an introduction to social theories of religion. An empirical approach to the study of religion, which constructs theories and arguments about its social forms and significance through the collection and analysis of data. Global case studies will be used to consider the power of religion both as a force for social cohesion as well as disruption and social change.

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Availability 2022

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework only

Points

THEOREL 321: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at stage II from the BA schedule

Restrictions

THEOREL 221