SOCI 156Sociology of Religion
Diverse sociological explanations of religious ideas and religious behavior. The social consequences of different kinds of religious beliefs and religious organizations. The influence of religion upon concepts of history, the natural world, human nature, and the social order. The significance of such notions as “sacred peoples” and “sacred places.” The religious-like character of certain political movements and certain sociocultural attitudes.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing. Will not receive credit for SOCI 156 and SOCC 156.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (6)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Sociology—American Studies (B.A.)
- Sociology—Culture and Communication (B.A.)
- Sociology—International Studies (B.A.)
- Sociology—Law and Society (B.A.)
- Sociology—Science and Medicine (B.A.)