SCLG2626 - Sociology of Religion

Summer Late, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Sheleyah Ane Courtney
Phone: +61 2 9114 1281
Email: sheleyah.courtney@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit examines the ways in which the religious impulse has been expressed socially, the role of religion in society, the way in which individuals form and change religious commitments, the ways in which religious groups have been organised and evolve, the nature of belief as it is expressed collectively and individually, and controversies over the role of religion in social life. Illustrations from contemporary events will be used to explore major religious policy issues and controversies.

Assessments

1x2500wd field report (50%), 1x2000wd take-home exam (40%) and tutorial participation (10%)

Textbooks

unit reader will be available through the Copy Centre

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week commencing week 2

Prerequisites

SCLG1001 and SCLG1002

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