This course explores the social meaning and influence of religion in social life. As a set of beliefs, symbols and motivations, as well as a structural system, religion is multifaceted and organizes many aspects of our daily life. This course surveys key theoretical paradigms on the meaning of religion and the social implications of religious transformations across time. It takes up basic questions about how religion is shaped by various political, social, and economic forces.
Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Specialist, Major and Minor programs in Sociology. Additional students will be admitted as space permits.
