In this unit you will examine methodological and theoretical approaches to the academic study of religion. Most theorists covered are from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The approaches discussed include philosophy, sociology, anthropology, politics, and cultural studies. Students select methods and theories to apply to religions.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Studies in Religion |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Jay Johnston, jay.johnston@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Iain Gardner, iain.gardner@sydney.edu.au |
Jay Johnston, jay.johnston@sydney.edu.au |