CS 640 - Sociology of Religion

Institution:

Asbury Theological Seminary

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Description:

Thobaben This course is designed to prepare students for ministry by training them to analyze the structure, function, role, and interpretation of religion at the turn of the 21st century. Students are introduced to classical and contemporary sociological interpretations of religion, taught the vocabulary of the sociology of religion, and introduced to qualitative and quantitative research methods. The primary emphasis throughout the course will be on Christianity, specifically in the Northern Hemisphere. References to other religions and to non-Western expressions of Christianity are included to facilitate integration of the Sociology of Religion material with material from other courses. Prerequisite: CS601

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asburyseminary.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 858-3581

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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