SOC 333 - Religion And Society

(3 units) CO10, CO12

This course provides students with an introduction to the sociology of religion, including social scientific explanations for what religion is and does, how it is connected with attitudes about right and wrong, and how it intersects with a variety of other social dimensions and issues in ways that sometimes enable and sometimes challenge social inequalities.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101; SOC 101.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of how religious beliefs, practices, and the boundaries surrounding them operate from a social scientific perspective.
2. explain how religion intersects with a diverse range of other social dimensions (e.g., race, gender, nationality, political affiliation, sexual orientation, etc.) to shape society and the lives of those living within it.
3. describe the role of religion in promoting both equity and inequalities.
4. identify religious sources of morality and ethical values, as well as how they shape social attitudes and behaviors.

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