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Religion 2B: Religion and Society: Social Scientific Approaches to the Study of Religions (U02844)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : DIV-2-REL2B

The course provides an introduction to sociological, social anthropological and psychoanalytical perspectives on religion and religions. Students will be introduced to the development of theory and practice in these disciplines. Attention will be drawn to the contributions and limitations of key contributors to these theories and practices. Emphasis will be placed in the tutorials on the writings of these key figures as well as on secondary issues.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Religion 1 or consent of course manager

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	10:00	10:50	Martin Hall, New College	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	10:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course intends to equip its participants with the following: knowledge of the general development of sociological, social anthropological theory and practice in relation to the study of religion; an understanding of the contribution of these perspectives to the study of religion; an ability to critically evaluate sociological, anthropological and psychoanalytical debates in relation to the study of religion.