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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: Religion and Society (SCIL10058)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe 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.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2020/21, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  22
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 20, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 176 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 25% short essay and 75% long essay
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Review the sociological concepts available to understand religion in the contemporary world
  2. Discuss classical sociological accounts and definitions of religion
  3. Examine and explain the features of, and controversies over, secularisation
  4. Outline and account for religion in a global context
  5. Explain the main features and issues with regard to case studies drawn from across a range of topics and societies
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Michael Rosie
Tel: (0131 6)51 1651
Email: M.J.Rosie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr Ewen Miller
Tel: (0131 6)50 3925
Email: Ewen.Miller@ed.ac.uk
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