SOCI 157Religion in Contemporary Society
Sacred texts, religious experiences, and ritual settings are explored from the perspective of sociological analysis. The types and dynamic of religious sects and institutions are examined. African and contemporary US religious data provide resources for lecture and comparative analysis.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing. Will not receive credit for SOCI 157 and SOCC 157.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (7)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Sociology—American Studies (B.A.)
- Sociology—Culture and Communication (B.A.)
- Sociology—Economy and Society (B.A.)
- Sociology—International Studies (B.A.)
- Sociology—Law and Society (B.A.)
- Sociology—Science and Medicine (B.A.)