| Undergraduate Course Details | |
|---|---|
| Number | SOC 316 |
| Title | Religion and Society |
| Credits | 3.0 |
| Distribution | DIII |
| Prerequisites | SOC201 or permission of Department Chairperson |
Description
This course studies religion from a sociological perspective and deals with the role of the sacred in society and in the lives of individuals. Topics include myth and belief, conversion, organization and leadership; primitive and non-Western religion; and contemporary issues such as church and state, religious fundamentalism, cults, Black and Hispanic churches, social justice advocacy, etc. Three lecture hours per week.