Sociology of Religion

Global conflicts, raising children, electing presidents, praying for a loved one: from the mundane to the extraordinary, religion plays a significant role in social life, regardless of whether or not one considers oneself "religious." In this course students will investigate religion and its impacts in society from a sociological perspective. Questions the course will ask include: How does religion "fit" into society? What are the contours of contemporary religion in the United States and around the world? How do religious identities interact with other aspects of social life, including gender, race and politics? In what ways have religions and religious life changed over time? As social scientists, how can we best study religion? The course will use examples from a variety of religious and secular traditions to help students understand religion's sociological significance in the contemporary world.
Course Attributes: AS SSC; AS SC; EN S; BU Eth; BU IS

Sociology of Religion

SOCIOLOGY 329

Section 01