Sociology 127 - Religion and Society Wilcox

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Whitman College

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Is same-sex marriage a religious issue or a political one Was the first Matrix movie Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, or secular Do people really get sucked into cults, and can deprogrammers get them out again Why do so many ethnic groups have their own temples, mosques, or churches What is witchcraft, and what does it have to do with feminism This class invites students to consider religion through the lenses of sociology and cultural studies. It will explore the influence of religion on social institutions, politics, social movements, and popular culture, as well as considering the effects of society and culture on religion. Topics include: civil religions; religion and the social order; religion, gender, and race; new religious movements and "spirituality"; seekerism and secularization; religion and social change; religion in popular culture; and religion and violence. Open only to first-year and sophomore students. May be elected as Religion 107.

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3.00 - 4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

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Semester

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