RSOC 99 - Sociology of Religion

Institution:

Santa Clara University

Subject:

Religion & Society

Description:

Using early and American Christianity as examples, this class examines how various social forces shape the religious beliefs and practices of people of faith. In particular it draws on a number of sociological perspectives, looking both at their historical and philosophical underpinnings and at what they can tell us about religious growth, faith in the modern world, and religiously inspired social action. This course fulfills the ELSJ requirement of the core. Prerequisite: Introductory level course (SCTR 1-19, TESP 1-19, or RSOC 1-19).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scu.edu

Phone Number:

(408) 554-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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