Undergraduate Course: Religion 2B: Religion and Society: Social Scientific Approaches to the Study of Religions (REST08007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Religious Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.div.ed.ac.uk
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level Divinity/Religious Studies course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | | New College | Tutorial | | 1-11 | | | | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | New College | Lecture | | 1-11 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: New College. Martin Hall |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 20 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 20 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course intends to equip its participants with the following:
- knowledge of the general development of sociological, psychological and 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, psychological and anthropological debates in relation to the study of religion.
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Assessment Information
1) Two hour examination answering three questions (60%).
2) Essay on assigned topic of 2000 words (25%).
3) Tutorial preparation (5%).
4) Tutorial participation (5%).
5) Tutorial presentation (5%).
In order to pass this course, you must obtain a minimum of 40% in each of the above assessed components (ie degree exam, essay and the combined tutorial components). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Steven Sutcliffe
Tel: (0131 6)50 8947
Email: S.Sutcliffe@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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