SOC 235 - Sociology of Religion

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Ursinus College

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Dr. Gallagher The sociological study of religion explores the profound impact religion has on our society today as well as the impact that society has on religion. We will analyze the role of religion in reinforcing beliefs, in contributing to social stability, and in advocating change. We will spend some time exploring the religious beliefs of small, traditional non-Western societies and large, complex non-Western societies. We will spend the majority of our time analyzing our own society including the impact of class, race and gender on religious beliefs. Prerequisite: any 100-level course in Anthropology or Sociology, or permission of instructor. Three hours per week. Four semester hours. (SS, D.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ursinus.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 409-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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