Undergraduate Course: Religion and Society (SCIL10058)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Sociology |
Other subject area |
South Asian Studies |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The critical study of religion has long been part of sociological inquiry. This course reviews introductory definitions and issues of religion within sociology, as well as summarising accounts of religion from classical sociologists. The course will develop an understanding of the place of religion in the modern world which takes into account appropriate historical and theoretical perspectives. Empirical material and case studies will be drawn from different faith traditions and from different parts of the world. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Sociology or closely related courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
This course will enable students to:
- Review the sociological concepts available to understand religion in the contemporary world
-Discuss classical sociological accounts and definitions of religion.
-Examine and explain the features of, and controversies over, secularisation.
-Discuss and assess rational choice theories of religion.
-Outline and account for religion in a globalising context.
-Explain the main features and issues with regard to case studies drawn from across a range of topics and societies.
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Assessment Information
| Assessment will be by short paper (25%) and choice of long essay or exam (75%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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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 Michael Rosie
Tel: (0131 6)51 1651
Email: M.J.Rosie@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk |
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