SRS 2191 Sociology of Religion

3 units
Religious Studies
Faculty of Arts
Religion from a sociological perspective. Topics include definitions of religion, methods, classic and contemporary sociological theory of religion, religious organization and authority, women and religion, religion and culture, religion and economy, religious pluralism, the relations of religion to politics, social change, secularization, new forms of religiosity, and globalization.

Components:

Lecture

Previously Offered Terms:

Fall
Winter

French Equivalent:

Organized

108 responses

4.22

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Clear Expectations

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4.16

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agree
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neither agree nor disagree
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Learned a Lot

108 responses

4.10

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agree
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disagree
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Recommend

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3.96

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strongly agree
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agree
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disagree
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Workload

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3.00

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very heavy
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heavier than average
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average
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Fair Assessments

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4.23

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agree
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disagree
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question not applicable
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