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SOC 525

Sociology of Religion

Sociology College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Influences of social factors in the development of various religious systems.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Soc 111, 325, or instructor's consent

Title

Writing

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to participate in all stages of preparing an original, publishable contribution to the sociology of religion.

Title

Teamwork

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to organize and conduct team research on joint projects.

Title

Theories

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to explain selected theoretical frameworks in the sociology of religion.

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Criticism and Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will be able to assess critically both published and unpublished texts relevant to religion, including datasets and other materials, in establishing meaningful frameworks and problems for study.