SOC 5280 - Sociology of Religion

Interrelationship between religious institution and social structure from comparative perspective and with particular reference to American society.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will know how religion is linked to other social institutions.
Students will know religious beliefs develop for individuals and for societies.
Students will know the religious patterns common to the United States.
Students will know the various forms of religious organization and how these have been established and changed over time.
Students will learn how to define religion as a social institution.