Religion in a Global World

IHSS-1666

This course explores the role of religion in different cultures and in the everyday lives of people around the world. It will introduce students to key concepts, themes, and debates in social science. The role of religion and rituals will be examined through classic texts in anthropology, sociology, political science, and in ethnographic cases relating to different types of societies, from traditional to modern American cultures. It will begin with some basic theoretical issues before discussing contemporary issues such as the relations between nation and religion, violence and religion, climate change and religion, and "magical thinking" in technology and science.

4 credits Communication Intensive HASS Inquiry
Prereqs:
none

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2023
2022
Religion In A Global World (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Joseph Daniel Markowski
  • Patrick Y Royer
Seats Taken: 36/38
2021
Religion In A Global World (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Patrick Y Royer
Seats Taken: 17/19
2020
Religion In A Global World (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Patrick Y Royer
Seats Taken: 18/19
2019
Religion In A Global World (4c) [CI] [HInq]
  • Patrick Y Royer
Seats Taken: 19/19
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