About SOC 2102 A

Beliefs and value systems and their institutional arrangements, focusing on relationships between these systems and the larger social structure, in cross-cultural and historical perspective. Prerequisite: Three hours of Sociology.

Notes

Prerequisite: 3 hours of Sociology; Minimum Sophomore Standing PACE students by permission and override

Section Description

How have ideologies and religions shaped the course of history and present times? We will look at this question by exploring new religious movements, the link between religion and terrorism/other forms of violence, secularization, genocide, and religiously-based nationalism in the U.S. and abroad.

Section Expectation

Regular attendance and willingness to read books and articles.

Evaluation

Several objective exams as well as in-class assignments, and possibly a paper.

Important Dates

Last Day to Add
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Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Refund
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