This course analyses religions as social realities, examining the variable interrelations between belief, experiences, rituals and social settings in traditional, developing societies. Attention will focus on some of the classical and contemporary studies in the field of Sociology of Religion. Secondly, we shall examine some of the approaches which have traditionally shaped the sociological analysis of religion. Using several theoretical perspectives, the class will explore such classical and contemporary issues as: church, sect, cult, etc.; the relationship of religion to society; religious movements and individual religiosity. 8/22/2021 - 12/16/2021, Lecture
- Teacher: Dietrich Carroll