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Apr 25, 2024
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SOC 723 - Sociology of Religion (3 units)
This course explores important empirical and theoretical topics in the sociology of religion. The course covers classical and contemporary social scientific paradigms describing what religion is and what it does, prominent scholarly debates in the field, and important empirical and theoretical insights from contemporary social scientific research on religion.
Maximum units a student may earn: 3
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe, compare, and contrast varying social scientific paradigms on what religion is and what it does.
2. explain, compare, and critique prominent theories about religious vitality and decline.
3. identify important historical trends in religion, both in the U.S. and globally.
4. critically evaluate social scientific literature on religious social issues.
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