FTR-RSBA110
Sociology of Religion
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusFTR-RSBA110
Studiepunten (ECTS)5
CategoriePB (Propedeuse)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Filosofie, Theologie en Religiewetenschappen; Opleiding Religiestudies;
Docenten
Examinator
dr. P.A.D.M. Vermeer
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
dr. P.A.D.M. Vermeer
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
dr. P.A.D.M. Vermeer
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2017
Periode
PER3  (05-02-2018 t/m 25-03-2018)
Aanvangsblok
PER3
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
Upon completion of this course:
  • you have a better understanding of the most important classic and present-day theories and approaches in the sociology of religion; 
  • you are able to use these theoretical views and approaches to explain current religious developments in Western-Europe and the United States.
Inhoud
An introduction for students of Religious Studies, the Social Sciences and Theology
 
Although we are used to think of religion as a matter of personal faith, religion is also a social phenomenon. Religion always manifests itself as part of social reality and exerts its influence on society, while societal developments in turn affect the way in which religion may manifest itself as a social phenomenon. Studying this interaction between religion as a social phenomenon and societal developments is the task of the sociology of religion. In order to do this, the sociology of religion considers the emergence and further development of religious groups and institutions, the behavior of individuals within these groups and institutions as well as the causes and consequences of possible conflicts between religious groups. This course offers an introduction to the sociological study of religion. It starts with a brief introduction into the discipline, after which attention is paid to three classic views on the relationship between religion and society (Durkheim, Marx and Weber), to four ideal-typical ways in which religion may manifest itself in the social world (church, denomination, sect and cult), to three present-day theories on the relationship between religion and modernity (secularization, rational choice theory and existential security thesis) as well as to three topics regarding religious change at the micro level of the individual (religious socialization, religious individualization and religious radicalization). The course ends with the sociological analysis of a present-day religious phenomenon.
Bijzonderheden
For the benefit of international students, this course is offered in English. In case all students enrolled are Dutch-speaking, classroom communication will be in Dutch.

Toetsinformatie
Written exam and course assignments

Voorkennis
None

Verplicht materiaal
Literatuur
Titel:Religion in Sociological Perspective. 6th Edition
Auteur:Roberts, K.A. & Yamane, D.
Uitgever:London: Sage, 2016

Aanbevolen materiaal
Literatuur
Additional literature, like journal articles, can be downloaded from the website of the university library.

Werkvormen
Hoorcollege

Algemeen
A series of lectures and two tutorials.

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
ToetsvormTentamen
GelegenhedenBlok TENT3, Blok TENT4